The Vikings elevated Dallas from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.
Rakestraw (ankle) does not have a game designation for Sunday's Week 8 tilt versus the Vikings.
McCreary (foot) is questionable for Sunday's Week 8 matchup against Minnesota.
Joseph (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Vikings.
Mason and Aaron Jones (knee) will co-lead the backfield against the Lions on Sunday after the latter avoided an injury designation for Week 8, Craig Peters of the Vikings' official site reports.
Jones (knee) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Lions, Dane Mizutani of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
Lions coach Dan Campbell said Friday that Pacheco (back) has a chance to return in late December, Justin Rogers of DetroitFootball.net reports.
Joseph (knee) was limited in Thursday's practice.
Jones (knee) was limited at Thursday's practice.
Jones (knee) is participating in Thursday's practice, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.
