Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison enters Sunday’s NFC North clash at Lambeau Field as a true game-time decision after suffering a thumb injury during Friday’s practice.

NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported that Addison’s status will be finalized close to kickoff, and the team’s decision to elevate practice-squad receiver Jeshaun Jones signals clear caution about the third-year pro’s availability.

Addison was limited in Friday’s session and officially listed as questionable.

The injury occurred late in the week, leaving little time for the Vikings’ medical staff to gauge how the thumb responds to the demands of catching, blocking, and securing the ball in traffic.

Coach Kevin O’Connell had previously described the issue as a minor jam with clean imaging, yet the late addition to the injury report and the subsequent elevation of Jones suggest the organization is not taking any chances against a Packers defense that already knows how to disrupt Minnesota’s timing.

The depth chart situation makes Addison’s participation especially significant.

Fellow wideout Jauan Jennings is already ruled out with a calf injury, thinning the options behind Justin Jefferson.

Jones, who has appeared in two games this season and recorded a 32-yard reception earlier in the year, provides a familiar body who can contribute on special teams while offering emergency snaps on offense if Addison cannot go.

With tight end T.J. Hockenson also sidelined, the Vikings’ pass-catching group is operating with reduced margin for error in a game that could help decide the division race.

Minnesota arrives in Green Bay at 6-2, looking to halt a two-game skid after a Monday night loss to Buffalo. The Packers, sitting at 6-3, host the contest at 1 p.m. ET.

Adding another layer of intrigue is the return of Kirk Cousins under center for the Vikings—his first start for the club since 2023 and a homecoming of sorts at the stadium where he once tore his Achilles.

Cousins has long thrived when he can distribute to multiple receivers; an absent Addison would force even heavier volume onto Jefferson while limiting the vertical and intermediate threats that have helped stretch defenses throughout the season.

Through seven games Addison has managed a modest 18 catches for 277 yards and one touchdown, production dampened by inconsistent quarterback play earlier in the year. Still, his speed remains a legitimate threat on deep shots and crossing routes.

Fantasy managers and Vikings fans alike will be watching the pregame window closely, as the inactive list is typically released roughly 90 minutes before kickoff.

Until then, the possibility that Addison’s thumb keeps him sidelined leaves both the offense and the division picture hanging in the balance.