Irv Smith Jr. (back) returns to practice

Minnesota Vikings tight end Irv Smith Jr. returned to practice on Thursday.

Fantasy Impact: 

Smith has been sidelined since Week 11 with a back injury but could be in line for a major role in Week 14. Kyle Rudolph is dealing with a foot issue that has kept him out of practice for the last two days, and will likely be ruled out if he cannot take the practice field tomorrow. Vikings fans can breathe a collective sigh of relief, as the team had Tyler Conklin taking first-team reps on Wednesday. Smith's official participation level today and tomorrow should give us a better indication of what his Week 14 designation (if any) may be.

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