"Dalvin is ready," head coach Mike McCarthy said on Friday. "I really like the work that he's putting in. I think he's clearly crossed over the threshold of the communication and the understanding [of the offense]."
The Cowboys look for a spark in a rushing offense that is last in the NFL with 463 total rushing yards entering week eight. Cook could provide a lift to the receiving game, as running backs have only accounted for 272 of the team's 1,654 receiving yards this season.
Cook's time in Minnesota saw him account for more than 1,100 rushing yards in four seasons, earning all four Pro Bowl nods. His last season, however, was a career-worst, suffering lows in rushing yards and touchdowns.
After spending seven weeks waiting for an opportunity to be called up while learning the offense and getting back into shape, Cook is trending toward a chance in one of the biggest games of the season for the Cowboys.
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