Panthers RB Christian McCaffrey is questionable for Sunday's game against the Minnesota Vikings, according to Joe Person of The Athletic.

The Vikings are vulnerable to the run...and pass...and well, everything. It is unclear if he would resume a full workload or split work with Mike Davis. Regardless, CMC's return makes the Panthers offense that much more potent.

Carolina Panthers superstar running back Christian McCaffrey was a limited participant in Thursday's practice session.

This practice report needs to be taken with a grain of salt, as it was made abundantly clear that McCaffrey was in a red non-contact jersey on Wednesday, but he still received a limited tag. McCaffrey is expected to miss Week 12, but if he makes major strides overnight, he does have a plausible, however unlikely, chance to be cleared for this weekend's contest against the Minnesota Vikings. Mike Davis, the presumed starter for this weekend, is our 11th ranked running back for Week 12.

Panthers RB Christian McCaffrey is at practice Wednesday but has not been cleared for contact.

McCaffrey is recovering from an AC joint sprain suffered in Week 9. While his return to limited practice is promising, Carolina has a bye in Week 13 and it is possible the star running back is held out until Week 14. Monitor McCaffrey's practice status later in the week for updates. For as long as McCaffrey remains sidelined, Mike Davis will be a solid RB2 for fantasy purposes.

Teddy Bridgewater and Christian McCaffrey are both expected to get some practice work Wednesday as the Panthers prepare for the Vikings.

Pelissero has said all along Bridgewater has a better chance to play this week against the Vikings, and that continues to hold true on Tuesday. As for McCaffrey, Pelissero called his status "up in the air."

Panthers coach Matt Rhule seems more optimistic that QB Teddy Bridgewater (knee) will play Sunday against Minnesota than RB Christian McCaffrey (shoulder). “I would expect Teddy to practice on Wednesday and we’ll take it from there. He was cleared to play yesterday, so I would assume he will be ready to go on Wednesday. Christian, we’ll take it week to week.’’

Related players: Mike Davis

Adam Schefter said Rhule considers Christian McCaffrey week to week, but it is considered unlikely that the Pro Bowl RB will play Sunday vs. the Vikings, per source. If McCaffrey can't go as indicated, Davis would again get the bulk of the workload for the Panthers. Keep in mind the Panthers tend to play it safe with injuries and the team has a bye in Week 13. It's possible McCaffrey doesn't play until Week 14, which could be the start of your league's fantasy playoffs.

Updating an earlier news item, the Panthers have now ruled starting running back Christian McCaffrey out for Week 11's game against the Lions due to his shoulder injury.

The Panthers previously announced McCaffrey would not practice today so this news does not come as a surprise. McCaffrey wil miss his eighth game of the season. Mike Davis should log another start in the Carolina backfield Sunday against Detroit.

Panthers starting running back Christian McCaffrey is expected to miss Wednesday's practice due to his shoulder injury.

The Panthers have not announced that McCaffrey will miss Week 11, but it certainly looks like he will based on reports out of Carolina and the fact that he will not practice at all Wednesday. Mike Davis is in line for another start if McCaffrey does sit out this weekend's game and will be a solid start against the soft Detroit defense.

Christian McCaffrey is unlikely to play against the Lions due to his shoulder injury.

Related players: Mike Davis

The injury also sidelined McCaffrey in Week 10's loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Panthers are still preparing for McCaffrey to have a multiweek absence, the source said, according to the story. There was no word about Week 12. Davis would again get the lead back role but wasn't a big factor in Week 10 with a 7-32-0 rushing line and a 4-12-0 receiving line. It should be a more favorable matchup for Davis against the Lions.