Injured Vikings WR reveals if he will play in Week 4 vs. Packers

During the last two weeks, Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison has been unable to play because of an ankle injury he suffered in the team's regular-season opener against the New York Giants.

Well, Addison has taken part in both of the Vikings' practices this week, and on Thursday, he shared with reporters that he expects to play on Sunday in the team's big Week 4 game against the Green Bay Packers.

"I’m feeling good to jump back in. We hot right now. Sam [Darnold] looking good. The O-line is playing good. We got a good run game going. I feel like having me out there is just going to take it up a notch."

Minnesota Vikings WR Jordan Addison expects to return against Green Bay Packers

Addison saying he's ready to play is great news for Minnesota, especially with how well the young receiver performed last season in his first-ever game at Lambeau Field.

During the Vikings' Week 8 win over the Packers last year, Addison hauled in seven passes for 82 yards and one touchdown. Minnesota will be hoping for a similar performance from the second-year receiver if he does indeed suit up on Sunday.

With Addison expected to play this weekend and tight end T.J. Hockenson eligible to come off the physically unable to perform list next week, the Vikings' offense has the potential to be even better than it already has been in the first three games of the season.

Heading into Week 4, Minnesota's offense ranks seventh in the NFL in points scored per drive and passing expected points, sixth in rushing expected points, and fifth in yards gained per play.

Add Addison and Hockenson back into the mix, and who knows how high the ceiling might be for the Vikings' offense during the remainder of the season. At the very least, it certainly has the potential to be one of the best Minnesota offenses in quite a while.

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