MINNEAPOLIS — Vikings running back Adrian Peterson is active against the Colts.

Sunday's game will be three months to the day that he suffered a torn meniscus against Green Bay in Week 2. Peterson had surgery the following week and began rehabbing with the goal of returning this season.

Peterson is Minnesota's all-time leading rusher with 11,725 yards and 97 rushing touchdowns.

The Vikings announced Peterson's return on Saturday and placed Toby Johnson on waivers in order to free up a roster spot. Johnson had been signed to the 53-man roster on Monday after spending the earlier part of the season on Minnesota's practice squad.

Peterson was "designated for return" from injured reserve this week and able to practice without counting toward the 53-man roster limits. The Vikings had a 21-day window for evaluation before making the decision, but Peterson showed enough and responded well in practices to accelerate the decision.

Safety Harrison Smith, wide receiver Laquon Treadwell, cornerback Trae Waynes and right guard Brandon Fusco will not play against Indianapolis.

Smith will miss for a second straight week because of an ankle injury. Anthony Harris started in his place against Jacksonville last week and will start again today.

Fusco and Waynes left last week's game with concussions, and Treadwell was sidelined during the game against the Jaguars with an ankle injury.

Quarterback Taylor Heinicke, offensive lineman Willie Beavers and defensive end Stephen Weatherly are also inactive.

Here are the Colts inactives for Sunday's game:

OG- Denzelle Good (concussion)

DT-Arthur Jones (groin)

WR-Donte Moncrief (hamstring)

OT- Joe Reitz (back)