Minnesota Vikings running back Jerick McKinnon is listed as probable for the team's Week 12 showdown with the Green Bay Packers.
Jerick McKinnon injury update: Vikings RB makes for boom-or-bust start for fantasy owners
The Vikings will be without Matt Asiata, and Jerick McKinnon could be slated for a larger workload than normal despite ailments of his own. We break down the fantasy implications.
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McKinnon missed Wednesday's practice with a back injury, but managed limited sessions Thursday and Friday. The Vikings need all the help they can get in their backfield with Matt Asiata out with a concussion and with Ben Tate getting acclimated to his new team.
Fantasy Spin: This has all the making of a poor game script for a running back, given that Aaron Rodgers and the red-hot Packers offense could force the Vikings to abandon the run. It's a possibility that must be considered, but its likelihood still remains low.
Because McKinnon is amid a potentially poor matchup but is also slated to receive a high share of the Vikings’ backfield touches, he is a boom-or-bust RB2 option for fantasy owners this week.
