Newz Forum: FOOTBALL: Bennett, Smith likely to split carries for Vikes with Moore hurting

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. -- Minnesota Vikings running back Mewelde Moore missed his third straight practice Friday with a sprained left ankle and was downgraded to questionable for Monday's game at Indianapolis.

Moore, who leads the Vikings with 64 carries for 376 yards, is recovering slowly after being injured in last weekend's loss to the New York Giants. He wore a protective boot while watching practice Friday.

"We'll take a look at him (Saturday)," Vikings coach Mike Tice said. "If he can't (practice) tomorrow, then we'll make a move there and maybe downgrade him again."

Onterrio Smith, reinstated this week after serving a four-game suspension for substance abuse, and Michael Bennett will see action in the backfield Monday.