Dalvin Cook

Source: Cook out vs. Lions after father's death

Dalvin Cook Delivers 17th Total Touchdown In Loss

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook carried the ball 15 times for 73 yards with one touchdown in the Vikings 52-33 loss to the Saints on Christmas Day. Cook was running fast and free early in this game, punching in his 16th rushing touchdown of the season in the first quarter with a 15-yard burst. The talented back, however, was phased out of the game as the Vikings got down by multiple scores and was not on the field during a fourth quarter scoring drive in garbage time. Cook still delivered a solid line and now has 17 total touchdowns on the season. If healthy and is active to play, Cook remains an RB1 call in the final week of the season.

Dec 25 · Source via

Dalvin Cook To Face Stiff Saints Defense On Christmas

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook could face his toughest test of the season on Christmas Day against the Saints. New Orleans is allowing the fewest fantasy points to opposing running backs this season and have allowed only three touchdowns to the position since Week 5. Fantasy teams typically would steer clear of starting their running backs against the Saints but Cook is no ordinary back. He heads into Week 16 with three straight 100+-yard rushing games with eight total on the season and 16 total touchdowns. Cook will try and add to his 1,484 yards this Friday on Christmas to kick off Week 16.

Dec 23 · Source via

Dalvin Cook Totals 159 Yards, One Touchdown

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook carried the ball 24 times for 132 yards with one touchdown and 27 receiving yards in the Vikings 33-27 loss to the Bears in Week 15. The defeat practically seals the Vikings hopes of playing in the postseason but Cook delivered another elite performance. He was not able to break off any huge runs but was consistently hard to bring down and busted up the gut in the third quarter for a one-yard score. Cook now is tied in the NFL with 16 total touchdowns on the season. Minnesota will face a playoff-bound Saints team in Week 16.

Dec 20 · Source via

Dalvin Cook Will Be RB1 Option Against Bears

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook will try and keep up his fantastic season against a tough Bears Defense in Week 15. Cook posted his seventh 100-yard game of the season last week and will take on a Bears defense that is allowing the eighth fewest fantasy points to opposing running backs. Cook posted 112 total yards against them in Week 10 and will try to add to his 14 rushing touchdowns in a must-win situation for both teams. Cook is a must-start RB1 call this weekend.

Dec 16 · Source via

Dalvin Cook Rushes For 102 Yards, One Touchdown

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook carried the ball 22 times for 102 yards with one touchdown and eight receiving yards in the Vikings 26-14 loss to the Buccaneers. In a game where the offense struggled, Cook still posted his seventh 100+-yard rushing game of the season. The talented running back is borderline matchup-proof at this point and now has 14 rushing touchdowns on the season. Cook will face a talented Bears Defense in Week 15.

Dec 13 · Source via

Dalvin Cook Will Be Tested Against Tampa Bay

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook will have a tough test in Week 14 against a stout Buccaneers Defense. Tampa Bay is allowing the fourth fewest fantasy points to opposing running backs and have not allowed a single back to post more than 59 rushing yards against them. But the Buccaneers also will be tested with the dynamic Cook, who heads into this weekend with 13 touchdowns and 1,250 rushing yards. Cook has rushed for at least 115 yards in six of his last nine games played and could still produce RB1 numbers in Week 14, despite the stiff matchup.

Dec 10 · Source via

Dalvin Cook Rings Up 179 All-Purpose Yards

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook carried the ball 32 times for 120 yards and added six receptions for 59 yards in the Vikings overtime win over the Jaguars. Cook did not find the end zone but continued to be the engine that makes the Vikings Defense go. There are few running backs in the NFL that see the type of volume that Cooks receives on a week-to-week basis and now has seven games this season with at least 20 carries. Cook is a rare workhorse back, and an easy RB1 call, heading into the team's matchup next week against the Buccaneers.

Dec 6 · Source via

Dalvin Cook Remains Limited In Practice

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (ankle) was limited in practice on Thursday for the second day in a row. Cook was banged up in the Week 12 win over the Panthers, but the Vikings continue to downplay his injury and he should be fine for Week 13 against the Jaguars and their terrible defense. The 25-year-old is a must-start, high-end RB1 and has three 150-yard rushing games in 2020 alone. The Jacksonville defense also has allowed the fifth-most fantasy points per game to running backs. Even though Cook might be a little banged up from all his usage this season, he's still one of the best backs in the NFL and is set up with a great matchup. Start him everywhere.

Dec 3 · Source via

Vikings Not Worried About Dalvin Cook's Health

Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer said running back Dalvin Cook's (ankle) "health is fine" after offensive coordinator Gary Kubiak said that Cook is "beat up." Cook is averaging almost 25 touches per game and has played 64.7 percent of the offensive snaps this year, ranking second in the NFL in total rushing attempts (219). He's second in the league in rushing yards, and he and Derrick Henry are the only two backs over 1,000 yards through 12 weeks. The 25-year-old left the game shortly in Week 12 with an ankle injury, but he returned and said that he's good to go for a great matchup with the Jaguars this Sunday. Jacksonville's defense has been better against the run in the last five weeks, but they've allowed the sixth-most fantasy points per game to the position in 2020. Cook remains an elite high-end, must-start RB1.

Dec 2 · Source via

Dalvin Cook On Track To Play In Week 13

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (ankle) temporarily left Sunday's contest against Carolina after sustaining an ankle injury before returning to action. After getting further treatment, Cook is not expected to miss time due to the ailment, paving the way for the star RB to suit up Sunday for a favorable matchup against Jacksonville. Cook's 13 rushing touchdowns this season lead the NFL, while his 1,130 rushing yards rank him second in the league. Despite amassing a season-low 3.39 yards per carry in Week 12, fantasy managers can fully expect Cook to remain an integral part of the Minnesota gameplan moving forward, particularly against a Jaguars Defense that has allowed the sixth-highest fantasy points per game average to opposing running backs this season. Alexander Mattison can remain on the waiver wire except in the deepest of season-long leagues.

Nov 30 · Source via

Dalvin Cook Posts 82 Total Yards Against Panthers

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook carried the ball 18 times for 61 yards and added 21 receiving yards in the Vikings thrilling 28-27 win over the Panthers in Week 12. The Vikings offense endured a quiet first half and faced a 21-10 deficit heading into the fourth quarter. Minnesota needed to open up the passing game by necessity and quarterback Kirk Cousins came up huge. Cook has been one of the top fantasy performers in any format this season and simply did not find the end zone in this game. The star back will be remain on the RB1 map heading into next week.

Nov 29 · Source via

Dalvin Cook Returns Late In Third Quarter

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (leg) has returned to Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers late in the third quarter. Cook suffered a leg injury earlier in the quarter. He was looked at by trainers in the medical tent, but apparently it's nothing major. Cook had 13 carries for 37 yards and four catches for 21 yards before the injury. He'll look to help the Vikings make up a double-digit deficit against the Panthers.

Nov 29 · Source via

Dalvin Cook To Medical Tent

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook has gone to the medical tent with an apparent leg injury after a third-quarter fumble. One of the NFL's top running backs, if Cook ends up missing time, backup running Alexander Mattison will see an increase in fantasy value, becoming a potential RB2 play. This is situation to keep a close eye on for the rest of the day and moving forward, as Cook leads the NFL in touchdowns.

Nov 29 · Source via

Dalvin Cook Ready To Feast On Panthers

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook will take on a Panthers Defense in Week 12 that is allowing the fifth most fantasy points to opposing backs. Cook is having a career season and already has 1,069 rushing yards and 13 rushing touchdowns with a month left to play. He will go up against a Panthers defense that has allowed 20+ fantasy points to five different opposing runners this season and seven different runners have posted at least 90 all-purpose yards against them. Cook is one of the top fantasy players of 2020 and should provide top-notch production again in Week 12.

Nov 25 · Source via

Dalvin Cook Totals 160 Yards, One Touchdown

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook carried the ball 27 times for 115 yards, 45 receiving yards and one touchdown in the Vikings 31-28 loss to the Cowboys in Week 11. Cook continues to be the premier workhorse in the NFL and now has 20+ carries in six of his last seven games. Cook punched in a touchdown in the first half for his 13th rushing touchdown of the season and posted his fifth 100+-yard rushing game of the season. The elite back will continue to be a top choice in all fantasy formats heading into Week 12.

Nov 22 · Source via

Dalvin Cook Hungry To Get Back On Track

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook will look to shred a Cowboys Defensein Week 11 that has allowed the 17th-fewest fantasy points to opposing backs this season. Cook was "held" to 96 rushing yards on 30 carries last week against the Bears, but he should have more room to roam against Dallas. Cook is only 46 yards shy of 1,000 for the season and is primed to post RB1 numbers against a Cowboys team that has allowed 18-plus fantasy points to four different running backs this season. Cook has been the best fantasy back this year and is a must-start each and every week.

Nov 19 · Source via

Dalvin Cook "Held" To 106 Total Yards In Victory

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook carried the ball 30 times for 96 yards and added 16 receiving yards in the Vikings 19-13 win over the Bears in Week 10. Cook came into the Monday Night Football game absolutely on fire but was held in check, for the most part, in this gritty contest. Despite averaging only 3.2 yards per carry and failing to find the end zone, Cook was still able to post a palatable fantasy line. He should have an excellent chance to post better totals against the Cowboys in Week 11.

Nov 17 · Source via

Dalvin Cook Has Been Extremely Efficient

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook leads the league in rushing yards over expected by 126 yards. Cook has averaged 0.23 expected points added (EPA) per carry compared to quarterback Kirk Cousins' 0.14 EPA per dropback. Browns running back Nick Chubb (knee), who hasn't played since Week 4, is the only other running back with +100 rushing yards over expected. 49ers back Raheem Mostert (ankle), who might not be back until Week 12, sits in third place with +95 RYOE. Buccaneers running back Ronald Jones II is fourth (+92) and Eagles rusher Miles Sanders sits in fifth (+78). Cook has been going off for his fantasy owners and doesn't look to be slowing down anytime soon. He has a much more difficult matchup this Sunday against the Bears Defense, but the Vikings running back is a weekly must-start.

Nov 13 · Source via

Can Dalvin Cook Stay Hot Against Bears?

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook will try and stay white-hot against a tough Bears Defense in Week 10. Cook is perhaps the hottest commodity in fantasy football right now, posting 745 rushing yards and 10 total touchdowns over his last five games. Cook has scored in every game this season and will face a Bears defense that has allowed only two touchdowns to opposing running backs since Week 4. Despite the stout opponent, Cook is matchup-proof and needs to be started in all fantasy formats in Week 10.

Nov 11 · Source via

Dalvin Cook Throttles Lions With 248 Total Yards, Two Touchdowns

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook carried the ball 22 times for 206 yards with two touchdowns and 46 receiving yards in the Vikings 34-20 win over the Lions in Week 9. Cook has been absolutely on fire and the Lions were his latest victim. Cook punched in his first score in the first half and then broke the game open with an electric 70-yard dash for his 13th total touchdown of the season. Cook has now scored in every game he has played this season and now has 745 rushing yards over his last five games. Cook is having an elite fantasy season heading into a tough Week 10 matchup against the Bears.

Nov 8 · Source via

Dalvin Cook Primed To Maul Lions In Week 9

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook will try and extend his touchdown streak to seven games in Week 9 against the Lions. Cook has scored in every game he has played this season with 11 total touchdowns on the season and will have a favorable matchup against the Lions. Detroit is allowing the second most fantasy points to opposing backs this season, including surrendering 19+ fantasy points to six different running backs. Few in the game can break off a run like Cook and is a no-doubt, must-start RB1 in Week 9 against a porous Lions Defense.

Nov 4 · Source via

Dalvin Cook Carries Vikes To Upset Win

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook posted 226 all-purpose yards with four touchdowns in the Vikings 28-22 win over the Packers in Week 8. Cook gashed the Pack for 163 rushing yards on a whopping 30 carries and added two receptions for 63 yards, including a 50-yard score. Cook's elite speed was on full display and Green Bay had zero answers to combat it. The Vikings will continue their climb out of the cellar next week against the Lion and Cook will be an easy RB1 call.

Nov 1 · Source via

Dalvin Cook Likely To Suit Up

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (groin) is expected to log a full workload in Week 8 against the Packers. The 25-year-old suffered the injury back in Week 5 against the Seahawks and missed the subsequent contest against the Atlanta Falcons as a result. With Cook back in the mix, he should be classified as a must-start against Green Bay. On the other hand, Alexander Mattison, who hadn't logged more than eight carries as the No. 2 option this season, will lose his fantasy appeal in the majority of formats.

Nov 1 · Source via

Dalvin Cook Listed As Questionable

Updating a previous report, Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (groin) is listed as questionable to play in Week 8 against the Packers. The Vikings previously had taken Cook off the final injury report, but they've since made an adjustment. Cook has had the last two weeks to heal up and returned to practice this week, so he's still on track to play this Sunday in the divisional matchup, but fantasy managers will need to check the team's inactives on Sunday morning. If active, the 25-year-old has high-end RB1 upside after rushing for two touchdowns against Green Bay in Week 1. The Packers Defense has been very vulnerable to opposing running backs in 2020. Alexander Mattison would revert to a backup role if Cook returns.

Oct 30 · Source via

Dalvin Cook Good To Go Against Packers

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (groin) was taken off the final injury report and is good to go for Week 8 against the division-rival Packers. Cook was injured in Week 5 and missed the Week 6 contest before the team had their bye in Week 7, so Cook is well-rested and ready to go. He was leading the NFL in rushing yards before his injury and will return as the bell-cow back in Minnesota. In the season-opening loss to Green Bay, Cook had 12 carries for 50 yards and two rushing touchdowns. The Packers Defense is allowing the second-most fantasy points to running backs per game this year, so Cook will return to a very nice matchup. The 25-year-old has scored in every game this season and is a must-start in fantasy now that he's back healthy.

Oct 30 · Source via

Dalvin Cook Expects To Be Active Against Packers

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (groin) expects to return to action in Week 8 against the Packers. Cook was injured in Week 5 and missed the Week 6 contest before the team's Week 7 bye. He was listed as a limited practice participant on Wednesday, which is a good sign, but his fantasy managers would like to see him get in a full practice either Thursday or Friday before they'll feel completely comfortable locking him into their lineups as a high-end RB1 this Sunday. The 25-year-old was leading the NFL in rushing yards before his groin injury and he rushed for 50 yards and two touchdowns in the season-opening loss to Green Bay. If he returns, Alexander Mattison will return to backup duties.

Oct 28 · Source via

Dalvin Cook Will Practice Wednesday

Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer said that running back Dalvin Cook (groin) will take part in practice on Wednesday. It's a good sign for Cook's availability coming off their bye week as they get ready to face the division-rival Packers on Sunday. He missed the Week 6 game before the bye, so he's had two weeks to rest up. Continue to monitor his practice status throughout the week, but barring a setback, we'd expect Cook to be active this weekend. Against a Green Bay defense allowing the second-most fantasy points per game to the running back position, Cook will be an obvious must-start, high-end RB1 if he plays.

Oct 28 · Source via