Cook rushed 18 times for 94 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 29-22 win over the Bears. He also caught both of his targets for 27 yards.

EDGE Analysis

Cook opened the scoring with a one-yard plunge during the first quarter, before punching in a five-yard touchdown to begin the second. Along with totaling his third game with at least 90 yards on the ground, Cook's couple catches helped him set a season high for scrimmage yards thus far. With his performance contributing toward the Vikings now sitting in first place in the NFC North, Cook approaches Week 6's matchup versus the Dolphins in fine form.

Cook rushed the ball 20 times for 76 yards in Sunday's 28-25 win over the Saints. He added two receptions for 10 yards.

EDGE Analysis

Cook overcame a shoulder injury to account for 20 of the 25 carries out of the Minnesota backfield. He wasn't particularly explosive but did tally two rushes of more than 10 yards. While his production was mediocre, Alexander Mattison and Justin Jefferson both scored touchdowns from inside the 20-yard line, denying Cook a chance to reach the end zone. Cook has managed at least 85 total yards in three of four games this season but has only one touchdown.

Cook wasn't listed on Minnesota's injury report Friday and will play Sunday versus the Saints, Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cook returned to a full practice Thursday, and he won't be required to miss any time despite suffering a dislocated shoulder Week 3. The veteran running back isn't unfamiliar with such injuries or playing with a harness to protect his shoulder, and he's previously displayed an ability to do so without requiring a lessened workload. In any case, fantasy managers can safely consider Cook on track for his usual top running back role Sunday versus New Orleans in London.

Cook (shoulder) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

EDGE Analysis

After being diagnosed with a dislocated left shoulder following last week's win over the Lions, Cook looked to be in legitimate danger of missing time, but his ability to practice fully Thursday largely assuages those fears. Though Cook is now on track to suit up Sunday against the Saints in London, he'll be playing with a harness to protect the dislocated shoulder. Cook isn't unfamiliar with playing through the injury, most notably doing so last season following a one-game absence and proceeding to log 27 carries for 205 yards and two touchdowns in a Week 14 win over the Steelers. Fantasy managers shouldn't expect Cook to reach those lofty heights again this weekend, but he should at least be able to handle his usual lead role while Alexander Mattison serves as his top complement.

Cook (shoulder) was present for Thursday's practice, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Per Seifert, Cook wasn't doing much during the portion of the practice open to the media, so it remains to be seen how the Vikings officially report his participation level. The team's top running back, who didn't practice Wednesday, is considered day-to-day ahead of Sunday's game against the Saints in London.

Cook (shoulder) won't practice Wednesday and is still considered day-to-day, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Both Cook and head coach Kevin Stefanski referred to the running back as day-to-day before Wednesday's practice, with Cook noting the Vikings would "figure it out" come Sunday. It's not the first time he's dealt with a subluxation of his left shoulder, and while the injury cost him a game last season, the Vikings hope Cook can face the Saints in London this Sunday while wearing a harness. If not, Alexander Mattison will take over the starting job and most of the backfield work.

Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell said Monday that Cook (shoulder) is considered day-to-day, Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Per Tomasson, Cook has a subluxed shoulder injury, which means it's in and out of the socket. Cook has dealt with this injury in the past, missing Week 13 last season. On this occasion, the Vikings are hopeful that Cook will be able to play through the issue while wearing a harness. However, his activity level in practice this week may provide further clarity on his status for Sunday's contest against the Saints in London. If the star running back is unable to suit up this weekend, Alexander Mattison would be the primary beneficiary.

Cook suffered a dislocated shoulder during Sunday's 28-24 win versus the Lions, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pelissero noted Cook has dealt with a dislocated left shoulder in the past, sitting out Week 13 last season. This time around, there's hope that Cook will wear a harness to protect an unrepaired labral tear and play through the injury. Considering he has missed time in the past with such an issue, though, his activity level in practice this week will be of keen interest as the Vikings prepare for next Sunday's contest at New Orleans. Alexander Mattison is next up on the running back depth chart for Minnesota.

Coach Kevin O'Connell said Cook had "a little bit of a shoulder deal" that forced him out of Sunday's 28-24 win against the Lions, and the running back will be "day-to-day."

EDGE Analysis

Cook sustained the injury on a lost fumble near the end of the third quarter Sunday, ending Week 3 action with 17 carries for 96 yards and one touchdown. O'Connell added afterward that Cook will undergo tests to determine the extent of the issue, but Cook also told his coach that he plans to be out there next Sunday against New Orleans in London. In any case, Cook's status will be one to watch this week to get a sense of his upcoming availability. Alexander Mattison (eight touches for 44 total yards and one TD on Sunday) is the next man up in the Vikings backfield.

Cook won't return to Sunday's game against the Lions after suffering a shoulder injury.

EDGE Analysis

Prior to exiting the contest, Cook carried 17 times for 96 yards and a TD. Next up for the team's carries should Cook miss time beyond Sunday's contest is Alexander Mattison.