Vikings playmaking wideout Cordarrelle Patterson appears good to go for Sunday’s game at New Orleans.
Patterson, who landed on the injury report Thursday with a chest ailment, is listed as probable after putting in a full practice Friday. He is one of five Vikings who are probable, including right tackle Phil Loadholt (ankle) and right cornerback Xavier Rhodes (groin).
Possessing rare speed and the capability to be used in the backfield, Patterson can create myriad matchup problems for defenses. Patterson’s value to Minnesota has only increased with tailback Adrian Peterson banished from the club after his arrest on a child abuse charge.
Three Vikings starters are listed as questionable: defensive tackle Sharrif Floyd (shoulder), weak-side linebacker Chad Greenway (hand/rib) and tight end Kyle Rudolph (abdomen). All three players were limited on Friday. However, in the case of Greenway, the work was his first in practice all week, so that’s not a bad sign entering the matchup with the 0-2 Saints, who have an outstanding offense.