Earlier: The Minnesota Vikings will take on the New York Jets this Sunday. It doesn’t look like they will have Dalvin Cook at their disposal.

Cook, a second-year running back, has been hampered basically all season by a nagging hamstring. He appears unlikely to play again this week.

Cook was a full participant in Wednesday’s practice, leaving Vikings fans and fantasy owners encouraged that he might be able to play. However, he did not practice on Thursday and today was more of the same.

According to beat writers, Cook warmed up with the team but then exited the practice field.

Dalvin Cook warmed up but left the practice field again, like he did yesterday and was listed DNP. #Vikings pic.twitter.com/vEtVpPVkcn — Andrew Krammer (@Andrew_Krammer) October 19, 2018

After this week, the Vikings play the New Orleans Saints and Detroit Lions before having a bye in Week 10.

One has to wonder if they will hold Cook out until then as a precaution.

#DalvinCook @Vikings

Walked off field with head athletic trainer. Obviously will be out this week but question is how far beyond? Full details @ClaytonFootball #FantasyFriday later today. https://t.co/6TLJqSVD5d — David J. Chao, MD (@ProFootballDoc) October 19, 2018

Injuries have felled the talented former Florida State star in his first two seasons in the league. He tore his ACL last fall and now is dealing with this troublesome hammy.

Update: Cook is officially OUT this week.

#Vikings HC Mike Zimmer said RB Dalvin Cook is OUT for Sunday. Practiced in full on Wednesday, DNP yesterday. Has not played since Week 4. — Anthony Broome (@anthonytbroome) October 19, 2018

The Jets and Vikings will kick off at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday.