Vikings' Peterson returning to lineup

Published December 18, 2011 12:30pm EST | Updated November 20, 2014 6:13pm EST

Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson will return to the field Sunday against the New Orleans Saints.

Peterson has missed the last three games because of a high ankle sprain, which he suffered in the first quarter of a November 20 game against Oakland. Peterson was listed as probable on the team's injury report.

In 10 games this season, Peterson has rushed for 872 yards and 11 touchdowns.