Vikings RB told reporters Wednesday that he is still trying to shake his ankle injury. "I'm not 100 percent yet. I'm still working to get back to wear to need to be back at."

Related Player: Alexander Mattison

Injury news from the source is as locked-in as it gets. Alexander Mattison will be in play with Cook not healthy enough for a full workload.

Vikings RB Dalvin Cook (ankle) is questionable to play Week 4 against the Cleveland Browns according to Andrew Krammer of the Star Tribune.

Cook practiced each day an injury report was produced, making it all but certain he goes Week 4.

Vikings RB Dalvin Cook (ankle) is questionable for Week 3 against the Seattle Seahawks.

Even a reduced workload for Cook makes Alexander Mattison a FLEX play in what should be a competitive, higher-scoring contest. Cook did not practice all week but the dynamic running back is a player that can get away with that. The issue is whether a Week 3 contest is worth risking his long-term health.

Vikings RB Dalvin Cook (ankle) sat out Wednesday's practice according to Courtney Cronin of ESPN. He had his ankle wrapped during the media's availability.

Cook is expected to play Week 3 against Seattle but the injury could lead to more carries for Alexander Mattison.

Running back Dalvin Cook eventually made an early exit in the Vikings' 34-33 loss to the Cardinals due to a sprained right ankle suffered when Cardinals defensive lineman J.J. Watt tackled him low in the fourth quarter.

"He just got a little ankle sprain," coach Mike Zimmer said.

Related players: Alexander Mattison

The story went on to say: Cook, who finished with 148 yards from scrimmage, popped up and walked gingerly toward the sideline before dropping to the turf. Vikings trainers helped him to the sideline, where his right ankle was taped up. Cook returned, taking two more handoffs, but his movements were labored, and he was eventually replaced by Mattison on the final drive. It sounds like Cook has a chance to be OK as we head into Week 3. Mattison is worth picking up as a handcuff, however, if he's still on your wire.

Vikings running back Dalvin Cook will miss Week 17 due to a family emergency.

Cook ends 2020 with another strong season in the books, accumulating over 1,900 total yards and 17 total touchdowns on one of the heaviest workloads in the league. Alexander Mattison will start Week 17 for the Vikings if he can get through concussion protocol before the weekend. Cook will return as a lock RB1 in 2021 fantasy drafts.