Moss expected to play despite sore ankle

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., Oct. 8 (UPI) -- Minnesota Vikings star Randy Moss is bothered by a sore ankle but is likely to play Sunday at Houston.

The all-star wide receiver, who hasn't missed a game in seven years in the NFL, is listed as probable.

Moss was limping in a practice session Thursday but Coach Mike Tice said the problem isn't serious.

Tice said the 27-year-old receiver's right ankle "has been bugging him a little bit off and on" since he hurt it during warm-ups before the first game of the season.

"He's had a lot worse, believe me," Tice said.

Moss has caught 19 passes 215 yards and five touchdowns this season.