The Minnesota Vikings are set to take on the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field in Kirk Cousins' much-anticipated return. However, Cousins may not have a key receiving threat available with Vikings WR Jordan Addison questionable due to a thumb injury.
Here is what we know about Jordan Addison's injury and playing status against the Packers.
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Per NFL insider Ian Rapoport, Addison's status against the Packers will be determined just before game-time. Addison suffered a thumb injury in practice on Friday. There is enough doubt in his ability to play that the Vikings have promoted wide receiver Jeshaun Jones from the practice squad just in case Addison can't go.
Addison has been a reliable receiver for the Vikings over the years. He had a tremendous rookie season in 2023 as he finished with 70 catches for 911 yards and 10 touchdowns. That happened to be Kirk Cousins' final season in his first stint with the Vikings.
Since then, though, Addison's numbers have steadily declined with each passing season. Through seven games this season, he has only recorded 18 receptions for 277 yards and one touchdown.
Granted, the numbers for all Vikings receivers are down across the board amid the question marks surrounding the quarterback position. Even the great Justin Jefferson is on pace for his first sub-1,000-yard receiving season of his career.
Their hope is that Cousins' return after being acquired from the Las Vegas Raiders before the trade deadline can revitalize the receiving game. However, Addison may have to wait before reconnecting with Cousins in an actual game amid his injury concern.