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[December 17, 2016] Dec 16 (The Sports Xchange) - Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson plans to return from his knee injury and play against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday.

Peterson suffered a torn meniscus in his right knee against the Green Bay Packers on Sept. 18. He underwent surgery four days later and was placed on injured reserve.

The Vikings would have to make a roster move to activate Peterson and hadn't done so as of mid-Friday afternoon. Coach Mike Zimmer said earlier Friday that no decision had been made.

Regardless, Peterson during a radio interview insisted he will play.

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Atlanta Falcons star receiver Julio Jones will miss his second consecutive game with a sprained toe, coach Dan Quinn said.

Jones leads the NFL with 1,253 receiving yards but was unable to practice this week.

The injury was originally described as turf toe prior to Jones missing last Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Rams. It was reclassified as a sprain earlier this week.

The Falcons expect to have receiver Mohamed Sanu (groin) back after a one-game absence.

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Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has not practiced all week and is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Chicago Bears, but he is still expected to play this weekend, according to multiple media reports.

An injury to Rodgers' right calf kept him out of practice Wednesday and Thursday, and the team does not practice Friday.

Also, Packers running back James Starks remained in the concussion protocol Friday. He was involved in an automobile accident on Monday.

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Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff is in the NFL concussion protocol after taking a hard hit to the helmet from cornerback Richard Sherman in Thursday night's 24-3 loss to the Seattle Seahawks.

Goff, the 2016 No. 1 overall pick, ran 15 yards up the sideline to the Seahawks 2-yard line and did not get out of bounds before Sherman delivered the hit with about nine minutes remaining.

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Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green was listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

The 28-year-old Green returned to practice this week but was a limited participant. Green is likely to miss his fourth straight game since suffering a Grade 2 right hamstring tear.

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The Baltimore Ravens ruled out cornerback Jimmy Smith for Sunday's home game against the Philadelphia Eagles due to an ankle injury.

He suffered a right ankle sprain while making a tackle during Monday's game against New England.

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Philadelphia Eagles running back/punt returner Darren Sproles was ruled out for Sunday's game against the Baltimore Ravens due to a concussion.

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The San Diego Chargers officially ruled running back Melvin Gordon out of Sunday's game against the Oakland Raiders due to hip and knee injuries.

Undrafted rookie Kenneth Farrow will start in place of Gordon.

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Chicago Bears receiver Marquess Wilson fractured his left foot for the third time in a span of 12 1/2 months and will miss the rest of the season, coach John Fox announced. (Editing by Andrew Both)

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