Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison vows to play in season opener – InForum

Never mind that Jordan Addison was listed as a limited participant in Thursday afternoon’s practice. The wide receiver has no doubt he will play for the Vikings Sunday afternoon at MetLife Stadium in their season opener against the New York Giants.

“No question,” he said.

After being carted off the field last month during joint practices against the Cleveland Browns, Addison has slowly worked his way back into the mix. He suffered a high ankle sprain, and while he knew it would take some time to get back on the field, he was never worried about missing the season opener.

“We’ve had them many times,” Addison said. “As soon as it happened, I’m like, ‘I already know what it is. It’s not a big deal. I already knew I was going to be back in Week 1. It was nothing serious.”

The fact that Addison says he will be available for the season opener lines up with what head coach Kevin O’Connell said earlier this week.

“I think Jordan is in a good place,” O’Connell said. “I feel pretty good that he made the play.”

Addison’s presence will be a big boost for the Vikings. He plays a big role in the offense, lining up alongside star wide receiver Justin Jefferson. If the Giants want to throw double coverage to Jefferson, they risk leaving Addison in single coverage elsewhere on the field.

Not ideal considering Addison had 70 catches for 911 yards and 10 touchdowns as a rookie.

“I think it was a confidence booster for him that he was able to perform the way he did,” Jefferson said. “Now for him to come back with me in this offense and have somebody to turn to and take some pressure off of him, I feel like that connection is going to be crazy — just with our ability to get at the climax. the ball and make plays and score touchdowns. It’s going to be exciting and I can’t wait.”

Addison becoming more comfortable with the playbook this season allows him to play more freely on the field.

“I know what I have to do,” he said. “Instead of thinking about what I have, I can focus on the defense and see what they’re doing and react.”

It remains to be seen if the Vikings list Addison with an injured designation Friday afternoon. Not that much will change for him.

“I feel great,” Addison said. “It’s 100 percent.”