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Posted: 11/2/2009 7:05pm et

The Pioneer Press reports Minnesota Vikings head coach Brad Childress said there is a chance that WR Percy Harvin could return punts at some point this season.

The Huddle Take: Why not? Sure, you're exposing the rookie to more risk, but the potential of an explosive return every time he touches the ball will probably be too great for the Vikings to resist. Just another reason to have Minnesota's D/ST unit.

Posted: 10/30/2009 10:46pm et

Minnesota Vikings WR Percy Harvin (illness) is expected to play in the team's Week 8 game.

The Huddle Take: The rookie Harvin has been injured off and on this season but has played through most of this to make a quality wideout option for Brett Favre and the Viking offense. Harvin will most likely be on the field in Week 8 and could be a key target for Favre when he returns to Lambeau Field for a big matchup with Green Bay.

Posted: 10/30/2009 10:36am et

Chip Scoggins, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings head coach Brad Childress does not appear overly concerned about WR Percy Harvin missing practice Thursday, Oct. 29. He said Harvin received most of the game plan Wednesday, Oct. 28, and he hopes Harvin can practice Friday, Oct. 30.

The Huddle Take: Harvin has already missed practice time this season with migraine headaches and a shoulder injury, but he's consistently answered the bell on Sundays. Sounds as if that will be the case again this week.

Posted: 10/18/2009 10:19pm et

The Minneapolis Star Tribune reports Minnesota Vikings WR Percy Harvin (shoulder) appeared to re-injure his shoulder in the fourth quarter in Week 6. His left arm was in a sling after the game. Harvin's status for Week 7 is uncertain.

The Huddle Take: Harvin has been a vital part of the Vikings offense this year and re-injuring his shoulder is something that is likely of great concern to the team going forward. The rookie reciever will be evaluated further on Monday to determine the extent of his injury. If he is out of action, fantasy owners should expect Sidney Rice and Bernard Berrian to have an even bigger role in the passing offense.

Posted: 10/16/2009 11:40pm et

Minnesota Vikings WR Percy Harvin (shoulder) was limited in practice Friday, Oct. 16, and is listed as questionable for Week 6. He will be a game-time decision, but he has a chance to play in the game.

The Huddle Take: It is looking more likely that Harvin may not be in the lineup come gametime this weekend. The rookie wideout has been a volatile weapon for the Viking offense so far this season and gives Brett Favre another element to the passing game when he is on the field. Fantasy owners should expect Harvin to be out of action or at least limited if he does play.

Posted: 10/15/2009 11:11pm et

Minnesota Vikings WR Percy Harvin (shoulder) was limited in practice Thursday, Oct. 15, but he will likely play Week 6.

The Huddle Take: The rookie Harvin has been an integral part of the offense this season and provides Brett Favre with a solid target in the passing game. His injury does not appear like it will keep him out of action in Week 6 which should make him a solid No. 3 wideout option for fantasy teams.

Posted: 10/1/2009 11:11am et

Judd Zulgad and Chip Scoggins, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, report Minnesota Vikings WR Percy Harvin has been dealing with migraines since he has been 10 years old. Harvin has usually been able to control the migraines with medication when they begin, but there has been no common denominator in what triggers them. Head coach Brad Childress said the Vikings were aware of his history with migraines and said the team did their due diligence when deciding on selecting Harvin.

The Huddle Take: Migraines were the reason Harvin missed practice time last week, but they didn't seem to be bothering him on his 101-yard kickoff return. If migraines are the biggest issue Harvin faces this season, the Vikings will have the steal of the 2009 draft on their hands.

Posted: 9/26/2009 11:19pm et

NFL.com, reports Minnesota Vikings WR Percy Harvin (migraine) has missed the team's past two practices because of severe migraine headaches, according to a source with knowledge of the situation. There is still a chance he could play in Week 3.

The Huddle Take: Harvin could be a game-time decision in Week 3 so fantasy owners should continue to follow news updates prior to the start of the contest. If the rookie wideout is unable to go then WR Sidney Rice will likely pick up the slack for him in the Minnesota offense.

Posted: 8/12/2009 5:52pm et

CBSSports.com reports Minnesota Vikings WR Percy Harvin had his right shoulder dinged up in practice Wednesday, Aug. 12, and headed to the medical tent. Harvin later returned to the sideline to observe practice.

The Huddle Take: Character concerns and durability issues drove Harvin's value down on draft day, and while this doesn't appear serious it's not exactly what the Vikings were hoping to see from their first-round pick.

Posted: 8/11/2009 11:25am et

CBSSports.com reports Minnesota Vikings WR Percy Harvin continues to look more comfortable fielding punts in practice and appears to be the favorite to land the team's punt return job.

The Huddle Take: The Viking Defense/Special Teams unit is usually productive from a Fantasy standpoint. If Harvin is right both mentally and physically, his speed and elusiveness as a punt returner should make that D/ST unit even more attractive.