Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson "should be good to go" for Sunday night's game against the New York Giants, according to Ralph Vacchiano of the New York Daily News.
Adrian Peterson ‘should’ play Sunday, per report; fantasy status bears watching
The Vikings feature back is likely to suit up on Sunday night. We break down the fantasy implications.
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Vacchiano's report stems from the words of head coach Mike Zimmer, who had positive news about his starting running back. Peterson left Week 15's game against the Chicago Bears with a sprained ankle, but returned to action and is expected to suit up for a game that could end with the Vikings clinching a playoff spot.
Fantasy impact: With the Vikings playing a prime-time game and having their most fantasy-relevant player’s status being an equivocal one, fantasy owners will have to stay glued to any and all news regarding Peterson’s injury. For now, his owners can keep him tentatively penciled into lineups, and missing practice early in the week should not cause panic.
Peterson remains a mid-tier RB1 for championship week, although his owners would be wise to have Jerick McKinnon at the ready in case something unexpected happens.
