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Broncos QB Case Keenum (knee) took full practice reps all week. Keenum should be fine to face the Rams. He’s a decent start since the Rams are likely to put up some points, especially if Brandin Cooks and Cooper Kupp can clear concussion protocol. This would force the Broncos to throw the ball more than usual.

Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott (knee) took full practice reps all week. No worries here, though it’s not a bad idea to stash Rod Smith just in case Elliott’s knee takes a turn for the worse over the next few weeks.

Rams WRs Brandin Cooks (concussion) and Cooper Kupp (concussion) took full practice reps on Friday after being limited earlier in the week. They are likely to be fully cleared by Saturday.

Vikings RB Dalvin Cook (hamstring, questionable) took limited practice reps Friday and is questionable for Week 6. Cook was a full participant on Thursday so Friday’s practice is a downgrade. He told ESPN, "Me going out there 80 percent, 70 percent, I’m not going to be able to help my team like that. We got a bunch of guys that are 100 percent that can help the team win football games. At this point, it’s just me getting 100 percent so I can go out there and be who I am and that’s be explosive." This sounds like a player who is not sure that he’ll be out there on Sunday. The Vikings play early, so owners will need to be on their toes. If Cook is out, Latavius Murray would be ranked as a low-end RB2 in a great matchup against the Cardinals.

Broncos QB Case Keenum (knee) took full practice reps again Thursday. Keenum should be fine to face the Rams. He’s a decent start since the Rams are likely to put up some points, especially if Brandin Cooks and Cooper Kupp can clear concussion protocol. This would force the Broncos to throw the ball more than usual.

Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott (knee) took full practice reps again Thursday. Elliott should be fine for a tough matchup against the Jaguars this week.

Rams WR Brandin Cooks (concussion) did not practice Wednesday. Cooper Kupp (concussion) did not practice Wednesday. They reportedly participated in a walkthrough on Wednesday and practiced on Thursday so it looks like they’re both on track to face the Broncos. Cooks has the better cornerback matchup than Kupp, who has to go toe-to-toe with Chris Harris.

Vikings RB Dalvin Cook (hamstring) took full practice reps Thursday after being limited Wednesday. The upgrade indicates that he’s on track to play in a great matchup against the Cardinals. Hamstrings are tricky, but Cook is an RB2 in a favorable matchup.