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Vikings RB Dalvin Cook does not carry an injury designation heading into Sunday's game against the Green Bay Packers, according to Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network.

UPDATE: Cook was added to the report as questionable, but is expected to resume his normal workload according to head coach Mike Zimmer.

Related Player: Alexander Mattison

Big news for the Vikings offense after sputtering in the run game in Week 6. Minnesota's defense will be without their top four cornerbacks, so all offensive weapons will be needed to keep up with the Green Bay Packers.

Vikings running back Dalvin Cook will return to practice Wednesday as he works his way back from the groin injury he suffered in Week 5.

Cook missed one game and then had a bye week to nurse his groin injury. Early reports indicate that Cook should be able to return for Week 8's matchup with the Packers so long as he doesn't have any setbacks during practice this week. Alexander Mattison flopped in Cook's absence in Week 6 but would retain a large role if Cook is forced to sit again.

After fumbling only three times all of last season, Ezekiel Elliott coughed the ball up twice on Monday, making it five in the last five games. The Cowboys’ defense was putting together their best start of the season, forcing Arizona to punt on the Cardinals’ first three possessions. But once the wheels came off for Elliott, it was over for the rest of the team as well. Elliott fumbled on back-to-back possessions late in the first quarter and early in the second. The Cardinals offense turned those turnovers into a 14-0 lead.

Related players: Tony Pollard

Pollard came out and started the next series and was on for eight-straight plays before Elliott did come back into the game. The story said Elliott will need to take on a bigger leadership role with Dak Prescott out. He also could be counted on for possibly more touches as a result of Prescott being out, but will need to get the fumbling issue back under control.

Vikings RB Dalvin Cook will not play Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons, according to Matthew Coller of PurpleInsider.com.

Related Player: Alexander Mattison

This was expected with the Vikings heading into a Week 7 bye. Alexander Mattison will start in Cook's place.

According to Adam Schefter on Twitter, Dalvin Cook missed Thursday's practice with the groin injury he suffered in Week 5.

Cook is expected to miss Week 6 with the groin injury but should have a shot to return in Week 8 when the Vikings return from their bye. The presence of the bye will likely play a factor in the decision to hold Cook out of practice, and ultimately Week 6's contest against the Atlanta Falcons. Alexander Mattison should get the bulk of the touches with Cook sidelined and is our fourth ranked running back for Week 6.