ESPN 1500 Twin Cities expects Michael Jenkins (knee) to be dropped to the No. 3 receiver in 2012. Failing to separate from defenders, Jenkins did the majority of his damage against zone coverages before a season-ending knee injury in late November. The Vikings desperately need to add a playmaker opposite Percy Harvin.

Michael Jenkins' season-ending knee injury is a torn meniscus. It's a sigh of relief for Jenkins. A torn meniscus does require surgery, but the subsequent rehab and long-term effects aren't nearly as severe those that stem from a torn ACL or ruptured patella tendon. Jenkins should be 100 percent well before 2012 training camp.

The St. Paul Pioneer Press' Jeremy Fowler reports the injury that sent Michael Jenkins (knee) to injured reserve is not a torn ACL, but that he does require surgery. This doesn't necessarily mean Jenkins hasn't suffered a similarly serious injury like a torn patella tendon, but does increase the odds he's dealing with something more minor. Fowler reports he will undergo surgery later this week. Jenkins was on pace for 55 catches before going down, which would have been a new career high by two.

Vikings placed WR Michael Jenkins (knee) on injured reserve, ending his season. Minnesota also lost safeties Husain Abdullah (concussion) and Tyrell Johnson (hamstring) as well as LS Cullen Loeffler (back) for the final five games. The exact nature of Jenkins' injury isn't clear just yet. With just over a month remaining, it doesn't have to be an ACL or patella tear to finish his season. Though Jenkins signed a three-year deal last summer, the Vikings will have to upgrade substantially in 2012.

Vikings coach Leslie Frazier reveled at his Monday press conference that Michael Jenkins suffered a knee injury in Sunday's loss, and "could miss time." This would explain Jenkins' dud of a day had his two-catch, 25-yard performance not been so typical. If Jenkins is staring at a multi-week absence, he could be headed to injured reserve. Devin Aromashodu should be in for an increase in snaps if Jenkins is unavailable for Week 13.

Michael Jenkins managed just two receptions for 25 yards against the Falcons in Week 12. Jenkins was a non-factor on four targets. He's cleared 50 yards just twice all season heading into a Week 13 matchup with the Broncos. Jenkins isn't worthy of a roster spot even in 14-team leagues.

Michael Jenkins caught four passes for 30 yards in the Vikings' Week 11 loss to the Raiders. Jenkins half his yards on a fourth-quarter prayer pass from Christian Ponder with :02 left. Molasses Mike promptly fumbled the lateral attempt to Toby Gerhart. Lacking any hint of consistent production, Jenkins can be left off rosters in 10- and 12-team leagues. He won't be a fantasy option in Week 12 at Atlanta.

Michael Jenkins (knee) was limited again in Thursday's practice. Jenkins is fully expected to play against the Raiders. Having managed to top 50 yards in just two of nine games this season, Jenkins belongs on the waiver wire in all but the deepest fantasy leagues.

Michael Jenkins (knee) was limited in Vikings practice Wednesday. The injury shouldn't threaten Jenkins' availability for Week 11, but he's not on the fantasy radar any longer with just six targets in his last two games.

Michael Jenkins had three receptions for 49 yards in Week 10 against the Packers. Jenkins has just two productive fantasy games under his belt this season, and in the rest he has had no more than four catches and tonight's 49 yards. At this point, he should be on waivers in most formats.