The Cowboys did not elevate a running back from the practice squad this week, signifying Elliott (knee) is expected to play Sunday against the Vikings, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.

EDGE Analysis

This seems to be the natural conclusion after both head coach Mike McCarthy and team president Jerry Jones both commented the veteran would play this week. It's worth pointing out Elliott was also "on track" to play Week 10 against the Packers and then reports surfaced shortly before the game that he'd be inactive, so fantasy managers should stay diligent and check reports leading up to the 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff. Elliott hasn't played since Week 8 due to a Grade 2 MCL sprain in his right knee, and it's possible the Cowboys could limit the 27-year-old given Tony Pollard's (36-246-4) success over the aforementioned time period.

Elliott (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Vikings, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

EDGE Analysis

Coach Mike McCarthy and team president Jerry Jones both said Friday that they expect Elliott to play. The running back was a limited practice participant Wednesday through Friday, and potential outcomes for Sunday include being active but handling a lesser role than he's accustomed to. The Cowboys and Vikings are scheduled for a 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff, with Tony Pollard likely taking on a large workload in the event Elliott is inactive for a third straight game. The Cowboys apparently don't expect that to happen, but fantasy managers still should keep an eye on the situation given Elliott's injury designation and limited activity this week.

Coach Mike McCarthy said Friday he expects Elliott (knee) to play versus Minnesota on Sunday, Clarence E. Hill Jr. of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

EDGE Analysis

Elliott is coming off back-to-back limited practice sessions, and while he still could carry an injury tag into Sunday's contest, it appears the Cowboys expect to have him back in action for the first time since Week 7. Tony Pollard has thrived in a lead role, with 100-plus rushing yards in both of Dallas' last two games, so it'll be worth monitoring whether Elliott is feeling any lingering effects from his Grade 2 MCL sprain. Elliott has said he plans to wear a brace on his right knee, and the Cowboys next will have to look ahead to a short week before taking on the Giants on Thanksgiving Day.

Elliott (knee) practiced in a limited fashion Thursday, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

On the heels of consecutive capped sessions to kick off Week 11 prep, Elliott spoke to the media Thursday, telling Jon Machota of The Athletic that he's "definitely very optimistic" about playing in Sunday's game against the Vikings. Elliott added that he intends to wear a brace on his right knee, which is recovering from a Grade 2 MCL sprain that he picked up back in Week 7. Friday's injury report will reveal whether or not he has a designation for the Week 11 game.

Elliott (knee) was a limited practice participant Wednesday, Patrick Walker of the Cowboys' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Elliott was a limited participant in every practice last week and didn't end up playing in an eventual loss to the Packers. Coach Mike McCarthy said Wednesday that an upcoming Thanksgiving game and the short week won't have any impact on the active/inactive decision this Sunday at Minnesota, telling reporters that Elliott will play if he's ready, per Todd Archer of ESPN.com.

Elliott (knee) is inactive for Sunday's Week 10 clash against the Packers, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Optimism surrounded Elliott's status earlier in the week, but the veteran running back's outlook seemingly worsened entering the weekend. The Cowboys indicated they'd err on the side of caution if there were any doubts about Elliott's health, and with the first consecutive absence of his career now confirmed, Tony Pollard, who turned in a 131-yard, three-touchdown effort on 14 carries in the lead role against the Bears in Week 8, will once again be in line to help Dallas' backfield versus Green Bay, with Malik Davis and practice-squad callup Qadree Ollison on hand as complementary options. Elliott's next opportunity to take the field will come in a Week 11 clash against the Vikings.

Elliott, who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game in Green Bay, may be held out if there's any uncertainty after testing his knee in warmups, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Elliott participated in practice all week but was limited. This report is in contrast to statements from both team owner Jerry Jones and backfield mate Tony Pollard who both said they though Elliott would play. We may not know Elliott's status until inactives are announced ahead of Sunday's 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff.

Elliott (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game in Green Bay.

EDGE Analysis

Team president Jerry Jones said earlier Friday that he expected Elliott to play Sunday, though Jones admitted the Cowboys still needed to to see how the running back felt coming out of the team's final practice of the week. Elliott ended up being a limited participant for a third straight day, and possibilities for this Sunday include him being active but in a smaller-than-usual role. Backfield mate Tony Pollard also said he expects Elliott to play, but the Cowboys could take it down to a game-time call ahead of Sunday's 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff.

Cowboys president Jerry Jones expects Elliott (knee) to play Sunday at Green Bay, Patrick Walker of the Cowboys' official site reports."We'll see how [Elliott] looks out here [on Friday], but I think he's on go," Jones said Friday morning on 105.3 The Fan.

EDGE Analysis

Coming out of a Week 9 bye, Elliott managed limited practices Wednesday and Thursday, reportedly looking good in the process. Backfield mate Tony Pollard said he expects Elliott to play Sunday, though Pollard may nonetheless get more work than usual to reduce Zeke's odds of suffering a setback. The Cowboys used Malik Davis in tandem with Pollard when Elliott was held out of the team's Week 8 win over Chicago.

Elliott (knee) practiced in a limited fashion Thursday, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Elliott was tabbed with the same activity level one day prior, but this time around he was seen working on resistance bands (per Todd Archer of ESPN.com) and also running and cutting at full speed (according to Clarence E. Hill Jr. of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram). Afterward, fellow running back Tony Pollard said he expects Elliott to suit up Sunday in Green Bay, but ultimately Friday's practice report may provide some clarity about his upcoming availability. If he's active this weekend, Elliott and Pollard could operate in more of a timeshare than normal, especially because the former told Jon Machota of The Athletic on Wednesday that his health in the long term "is definitely the priority."