The Vikings have hopped on a jet and are traveling to London Thursday for Sunday’s international series game against the Saints, and it appears that running back Dalvin Cook will be good to go.
Nursing a shoulder injury suffered last Sunday against the Lions, Cook was listed a full participant in Thursday’s practice. He did not practice Wednesday and was noncommittal when asked about his status for Sunday.
Outside linebacker Za’Darius Smith, however, missed a second consecutive practice. He’s dealing with a knee injury that he suffered against Detroit. Head coach Kevin O’Connell said Smith is on a day-to-day watch, so there’s no reason yet to think he won’t play, though it’s certainly something to watch.
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There are 13 players on the Saints’ injury report, though only two didn’t practice Thursday: quarterback Jameis Winston (back) and wide receiver Michael Thomas (foot).
The Vikings and Saints play at 8:30 a.m. Central Time Sunday and the game will be televised nationally on NFL Network and locally on KSTP-TV (Channel 5).
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