Smith (ankle) wasn't listed on the Vikings' final injury report of the week, clearing him for Thursday's contest against the Cowboys, Ben Goessling of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Eased until Week 13 prep, Smith culminated it with a full practice Wednesday, allowing the playmaker to take on his usual spot at free safety. However, getting into the act, turnover-wise, may be difficult against the Cowboys, who have the fifth-fewest giveaways (10) in the NFL this season.

Smith (ankle) did not practice Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Smith missed a practice last week, but played a full game Thursday. He'll likely follow a similar patter this week, but check to make sure he's able to practice before this week's game on Thursday.

Smith (ankle) is active for Thursday's game against Detroit, the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith missed Minnesota's lone full practice of the week on Tuesday but was listed as limited Wednesday. His injury isn't likely to be a major concern as a result.

Smith (ankle) was listed as a limited participant in Wednesday's practice and is questionable for Thursday's game at Detroit.

EDGE Analysis

The Vikings only had one full practice on Tuesday, which Smith missed, so it's hard to get a read on whether this is a serious injury. Luckily for fantasy owners, the Vikings play the early game Thursday (12:30 pm ET), so we should know his status before kickoff.

Smith had ten total tackles, a sack and a tackle for a loss in Sunday's win over Arizona.

EDGE Analysis

Smith doesn't have an interception this season, but he's averaging more tackles (7.3 per game) then last season (5.0 per game) as he continues to be a disruptive force in the secondary.

Smith had eight tackles and a tackle for a loss in Sunday's win at Tennessee.

EDGE Analysis

Smith could have had a bigger day but an interception was needlessly erased by a late hit penalty on the quarterback. Smith should get plenty of chances to have his takeaways count this season as he's one of the top ball hawking safeties in the league.

Smith signed a five-year contract extension with the Vikings on Monday worth $51.25 million, making him the highest-paid safety in the league, Matt Vensel of StarTribune.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith was originally on track to become an unrestricted free agent following the 2016 season, but Minnesota secured their star safety through 2021 with a five-year extension. Throughout 13 games during the 2015 season the 27-year-old racked up 66 tackles, 1.5 sacks, two interceptions, and took one of those the distance for a touchdown.

Smith tallied five tackles (four solo) and an interception in Sunday's win over the Giants.

EDGE Analysis

Smith returned after missing three of the last four games with hamstring issues, and he provided a big boost to the Vikings' defense. The fourth-year safety picked off his second pass of the season to help the Vikings beat the Giants 49-17. Assuming smith is healthy, he'll be a solid IDP play next Sunday in Green Bay.

Smith (knee/hamstring) is active for Sunday's game versus the Giants.

EDGE Analysis

Absent in three of the past four outings due to a number of lower-body injuries, Smith will return to cover free safety, from which he's supplied 56 tackles (42 solo), one sack, one interception, and one forced fumble in 11 contests.

Smith (hamstring) is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Giants.

EDGE Analysis

Smith missed the last couple games with his hamstring injury, but he is ready to return to action in Week 16. He has been quiet in the IDP categories of late -- his last sack came in Week 7, and his last interception came in Week 4.