Ford is inactive for Sunday's game against the Lions.

As the Vikings' fourth-string tight end, Ford wasn't in line to see much involvement in the Vikings' game plan. Ford will probably need another Kyle Rudolph injury to take place this season in order to attain even low-end fantasy relevance.

Ford (shoulder) is listed as inactive Monday at San Francisco.

Ford built up to a full practice by week's end, but his status at the bottom of the depth chart will keep him on the sideline. Instead, Mycole Pruitt (ankle) will serve as the No. 3 tight end Monday.

Ford (shoulder) is listed as probable for Monday's game against the 49ers.

Ford practiced fully Saturday for the second straight day and is good to go for the Vikings' season opener. He is listed as the fourth tight end on the team's depth chart, so it's unlikely he will be a factor in the offensive game plan.

Ford (shoulder) was a full participant at Friday's practice.

Following a limited practice Thursday, Ford upgraded his level of participation in advance of Monday's regular-season opener against the 49ers. It's still unclear whether he or Mycole Pruitt (ankle) will serve as the No. 2 tight end, as both players are seemingly on track to suit up Monday night.

Ford (shoulder) was limited in Thursday's practice.

Ford missed Minnesota's final preseason game with the injury, but his return to practice likely means he'll be available this week. His role is uncertain, however, as it's not clear if he or Mycole Pruitt will be the No. 2 receiving tight end.

Ford missed Thursday's preseason game with an undisclosed injury, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

It's likely a minor injury since he's set to make the final roster and may not have played if healthy.

Ford had five receptions for 19 yards, including a four-yard touchdown, in Saturday's preseason win over Oakland.

With Mycole Pruitt missing the game with a sprained ankle, Ford showed he's still in the mix to win the No. 2 receiving tight end role.

Ford (foot) is active for Sunday's game against Chicago.

Ford will play, but so will Kyle Rudolph (ankle), so there isn't as much upside for Ford as there might have been if Rudolph had been unable to go.

Ford (foot) is probable for Sunday's game against Chicago.

Ford could have some long shot appeal if Kyle Rudolph (ankle) sits out, but otherwise it's hard to buy into his fantasy prospects.

Ford (foot) was limited in Wednesday's practice, the Vikings' official site reports.

Because Kyle Rudolph's (ankle/knee) health remains in flux, Ford exists as a partial replacement for the Vikings' starting tight end when absent. We'll be aware of Ford's potential for increased usage upon the release of Friday's injury report.

Ford had one reception for 22 yards in Sunday's loss to Miami.

Ford appeared to have a touchdown but was ruled out on the one-yard line on his lone catch. Ford had two targets and could have a larger role in Week 17 if Kyle Rudolph remains out with ankle and knee injuries.

Ford (hamstring) is active for Sunday's game against the Panthers.

During Kyle Rudolph's (abdomen) six-game absence, Ford averaged 4.8 targets per contest, but he's fallen back to earth since Rudolph returned in Week 11, earning just three looks. Consequently, Ford's run of relevance has been extinguished.

Ford (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's game against Carolina.

Ford only logged one limited practice this week, missing Wednesday and Thursday practices, so he might have trouble suiting up Sunday. Even if he does, the return of Kyle Rudolph all but assures that Ford will struggle to maintain fantasy relevance for the foreseeable future.

Ford (foot) had one reception for four yards in Sunday's loss at Chicago.

Even though Kyle Rudolph played just 14 snaps on offense in his return from heria surgery, Ford was a non-factor in the offense. Ford's role will shrink when Rudolph gets back to full speed.

Ford (foot) is active for Sunday's game at Chicago.

Ford has received consistent looks from Teddy Bridgewater, averaging 4.8 targets per game over the last six contests. However, fellow tight end Kyle Rudolph (groin) is logging his first game action since Week 3, which places a damper on Ford's potential output.

Ford (foot) was a full participant in practice all week and is listed as probable on the injury report for Sunday's game at Chicago, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. However, he may have a smaller role with Kyle Rudolph listed as probable to return from a groin injury.

Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer says Rudolph is expected to play this week, so Ford will likely become the No. 2 tight end and may not see many balls thrown his way.

Ford (foot) had five catches on seven targets for 66 yards and a touchdown Sunday against Washington.

Ford has put together two decent games in a row, catching 11 passes on 13 targets for 127 yards and a touchdown in that span. He's developed a solid chemistry with rookie quarterback Teddy Bridgewater, though he may see his targets capped a bit after the team's Week 10 bye, as starting tight end Kyle Rudolph is expected to return from his groin injury in Week 11 at Chicago.

Ford (foot) is active for Sunday's game against Washington.

Ford is coming off his best game of the season, a six-catch, 61-yard effort in the win over Tampa Bay. However, he's still buried on the depth chart - even with Kyle Rudolph (groin) out - so don't expect him to regularly be this involved in the passing game.

Ford (foot) was a full participant in Friday's practice and is probable against Washington.

Ford was limited on Thursday and Friday, but his return to full practice Friday suggests this injury won't be an issue.

Ford (foot) was limited in practice Wednesday, the Vikings' official site reports.

Since his promotion from the practice squad prior to Week 4, Ford has racked up 22 targets, which he's turned into 14 catches for 146 yards over the course of five contests. As the week carries on, monitor his status in advance of Sunday's game against Washington.