Vikings running back Adrian Peterson says he plans to play Sunday against New Orleans. AP has practiced two straight days, saying he’s about 85 percent healthy after missing the last three games with a high ankle sprain.

Head coach Leslie Frazier is "optimistic" that Adrian Peterson will play Sunday when the Vikings host the 10-3 New Orleans Saints. Peterson has missed the last three-and-a-half games with a high ankle sprain.

Adrian Peterson expects to remove the walking boot from his sprained left ankle Thursday. He also expects to play Sunday against Atlanta. Leslie Frazier will make the final call on whether he plays, but Peterson says his mentality is to go out and "see what he can do."

ESPN injury expert Stephania Bell believes Adrian Peterson won't be able to play Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons. Bell writes that even though Peterson hasn't been ruled out, other players with high ankle sprains haven't been able to suit up a week after the injury.

Adrian Peterson was held out of practice again today. It’s been more than two weeks since he suffered a high ankle sprain in a game against the Raiders. He’s missed the last two games, but still hopes to play against the Lions on Sunday.

Vikings head coach Leslie Frazier says Adrian Peterson is "questionable" for Sunday's game against Denver. Peterson is nursing a high ankle sprain. He sat out last week's loss to Atlanta.

Adrian Peterson tells ESPN that he doesn't want to "encounter" any delays en route to his goal of playing in the Vikings' season opener. His ultimate goal is to come back 110 percent better than he was before. Once he does he wants to help the Vikings win the NFC North, get back in the playoffs and win a championship.

Adrian Peterson will miss a second straight game due to a high ankle sprain. Percy Harvin, meanwhile, is expected to play even though he missed practice with an undisclosed illness that is reportedly not migraine-related.