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EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) – Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Randy Moss had an MRI Thursday on his ailing right hamstring, his first such exam since he was injured last month.

Moss has a slight tear in the hamstring, which likely will keep him below full speed for three to four more weeks. He has appeared briefly in the last two games – though he hasn’t caught a pass.

Moss is listed as questionable for Monday night’s game at Indianapolis, and coach Mike Tice said he won’t announce his decision until right before kickoff.

Linebacker Raonall Smith will miss the game due to lingering effects from a concussion.

Smith, who has started three of the Vikings’ last four games in place of the injured Chris Claiborne, was hurt on the opening kickoff of last week’s loss to the New York Giants. He had a mild concussion Oct. 24 against Tennessee.

Rookie Dontarrious Thomas, who has split time between middle and outside linebacker this season, will start Monday night. Claiborne will miss at least another week with a strained calf.

Meanwhile, running back Mewelde Moore might miss the game with a sprained left ankle.

That would make the starter either Michael Bennett or Onterrio Smith, who is just back from a four-game suspension. Moore leads the team with 64 carries for 376 yards.

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