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Cook (ankle) is listed as inactive Sunday against the Lions.

Cook has been dealing with a right ankle sprain since Week 2, which resulted in an absence Week 3 and capped him to just 11 touches for 44 total yards last Sunday against the Browns. The Vikings considered the fifth-year back a game-time decision for Sunday's contest after he managed just one limited appearance in practice this week, but he hasn't made enough progress to be available to the offense again. With Cook in street clothes, Minnesota will turn to Alexander Mattison as its featured runner.

Mixon (ankle) is active Week 5 against Green Bay, Jay Morrison of The Athletic reports.

Despite not seeing the practice field for a single session all week, Mixon apparently got in some light workouts Saturday that led to earlier reports suggesting he would be able to suit up. That notion has since been confirmed with the release of the inactive list, though it's fair to wonder how close to a regular workload Mixon might see. He's been on the field for 72 percent of snaps or greater in each of the season's first four weeks, but should that mark be unattainable Sunday, look for Samaje Perine and Chris Evans -- in that order -- to provide relief.

Patterson (head) passed all concussion tests after exiting Sunday's game against the Jets and is available to return to the contest, Scott Bair of the Falcons' official site reports.

In the first quarter, Patterson briefly headed to the Falcons' blue medical tent on the sideline to receive evaluation for the head injury, but he apparently exhibited no signs of a concussion. The 30-year-old looks like he'll be ready to continue filling his versatile role in the Atlanta offense for the rest of the day.

Patterson exited Sunday's game against the Jets and is uncertain to return while he receives an evaluation for a concussion, Melissa Stark of NFL Network reports.

The Falcons sent Patterson to a blue tent on the sideline for an evaluation of the head injury after he left Sunday's contest in the first quarter. Before checking out of the contest, Patterson carried twice for 18 yards. If Patterson is done for the day, Mike Davis would likely have a clear path to a three-down role out of the Atlanta backfield.

Swift (groin), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Vikings, is expected to be active for the contest, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Swift has previously been labeled as questionable ahead of each of the Lions' last three contests, but he's played each time, averaging 10 carries and six targets in those games while totaling 234 yards from scrimmage and scoring a touchdown. No. 2 back Jamaal Williams (hip) is also listed as questionable but is expected to play, so Detroit should be able to divvy up the backfield work between him and Swift in relatively typical fashion Sunday.

Perine is inactive for Sunday's game against the Falcons.

With Perine a healthy scratch Sunday, the Jets' Week 5 backfield will continue to be comprised of Michael Carter, Ty Johnson and Tevin Coleman.

Williams (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Jets.

With Isaiah Oliver (knee) on IR and Williams unavailable, look for Fabian Moreau and T.J. Green to log added cornerback snaps Sunday. Williams, who has recorded eight tackles in four games this season, will now target a return to action after the Falcons' bye when the team takes on Miami in Week 7.

Gibson (shin), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Saints, is expected to play, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Per Sam Fortier of The Washington Post, Gibson, who was limited at practice Thursday and Friday, is dealing with a stress fracture in his shin. The injury has been something the running back has been able to play through so far this season, so assuming he incurs no pregame setbacks, Gibson is on track to suit up Week 5. Official confirmation on his status arrive when Washington releases its inactive list approximately 90 minutes before Sunday's 1 p.m. ET kickoff.

Edmonds (shoulder), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the 49ers, is expected to play, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Edmonds took a designation into the weekend after he returned to a limited practice Friday following missed sessions Wednesday and Thursday. Confirmation of Edmonds' status will arrive upon the release of the Cardinals' inactive list approximately 90 minutes before Sunday's 4:25 ET p.m. kickoff. If Edmonds ends up limited or out versus San Francisco, James Conner would be in line for added backfield work.

Coach Mike Zimmer reportedly views Cook (ankle) as a game-time decision for Sunday's game against the Lions, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.

Cook didn't practice either Wednesday or Thursday but returned to a limited session Friday and is officially listed as questionable heading into Sunday's 1:00 ET kickoff. Per Schefter, if Cook does suit up against Detroit, it's not a lock the running back would be slated for his normal workload. In that context, Alexander Mattison -- who logged 10 carries in Cook's return to action last weekend -- would continue to remain a factor in Minnesota's rushing attack in Week 5.