The Cowboys didn't elevate a running back from the practice squad this week, signaling that Elliott (knee) is expected to play Sunday against the Vikings, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Elliott already looked to be trending toward a return to the lineup after both head coach Mike McCarthy and team president Jerry Jones commented the veteran back would play this week. It's worth pointing out Elliott was also "on track" to play Week 10 against the Packers, only for reports to surface shortly before the game indicating that he would be inactive. With that in mind, fantasy managers should stay diligent and check reports pertaining to Elliott leading up to Sunday's 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff. Elliott hasn't played since Week 8 due to a Grade 2 MCL sprain and a bruise in his right knee, and it's possible the Cowboys could limit the 27-year-old in light of Tony Pollard's success in the lead role over the past two games.