After missing a few weeks with a high ankle sprain, the Minnesota Vikings are expected to get their star back on Sunday vs. the New Orleans Saints. Adrian Peterson's status won't be known until Friday, but he was a limited participant in practice on Thursday and is planning to play on Sunday for his fantasy owners.
Christian Ponder, who played through a hip injury last week and then was pulled in the third quarter for Joe Webb, was a full participant in practice. He is expected to be under center on Sunday vs. the Saints.
Here is the full Minnesota Vikings injury updates:
CB Asher Allen (Shoulder) -- Full Participation in Practice
QB Christian Ponder (Hip) -- Full Participation in Practice
WR Greg Camarillo (Concussion) -- Limited Participation in Practice
DT Letroy Guion (ankle) -- Limited Participation in Practice
LB E.J. Henderson (Shoulder) -- Limited Participation in Practice
S Jarrad Page (hip) -- Limited Participation in Practice
RB Adrian Peterson (ankle) -- Limited Participation in Practice
CB Chris Cook (Not Injury Related) -- Out (Definitely Will Not Play)