DECEMBER 9, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM
DALVIN COOK
20 YDS •
8 ATT •
0 TD
20 YDS
8 ATT
0 TD
Vikings Coming Off Bad Loss To Lions, Dalvin Cook (Shoulder) To Be Game-Time Decision Will Brinson and John Breech discuss the Vikings coming off a bad loss to the Lions and Dalvin Cook being a game-time decision.
Report: Dalvin Cook (Shoulder) Trending Towards Playing Tonight The FFT Crew discuss the report that Dalvin Cook is trending towards playing in Week 14's TNF match.
DECEMBER 9, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM
Dalvin Cook injury update: How 'intense rehab' could allow Vikings RB to play on 'Thursday Night Football' Dalvin Cook was carted off the field 11 days ago. He has missed just one game since his shoulder injury but may return to the field on
DECEMBER 9, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Viewed as game-time call The Vikings are regarding Cook (shoulder), who is listed as questionable for Thursday's contest against the Steelers, as a game-time decision, Josina Anderson of USA Today reports.
Impact Anderson's report implies that Cook's availability is more up in the air for Week 14 after Tom Pelissero of NFL Network relayed earlier Thursday that the running back was "trending toward" making his return from a one-game absence due to a dislocated left shoulder. Ultimately, a decision on Cook's status will likely come down to how he fares in a pregame warmup, with feedback from both the running back and team doctors likely to weigh heavily into the matter. More reports regarding which direction Cook is trending could come in as the day progresses, but a final word on his status one way or the other won't arrive until Minnesota releases its inactive list 90 minutes prior to the 8:20 p.m. ET kickoff.
DECEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Dalvin Cook Injury Update Boosts Fantasy Outlook But Crushes Alexander Mattison for Week 14 Thursday Night Football Dalvin Cook's inability to stay healthy may frustrate fantasy managers who rely on him, but it's been a boon for anyone with Alexander Matti...
DECEMBER 9, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM
Looks likely to suit up Thursday Cook (shoulder), who is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Steelers, is considered likely to play, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Impact When Cook first dislocated his left shoulder in a Nov. 28 loss to the 49ers, he appeared destined to miss two games, but he's apparently coming along better than expected in his recovery from the injury. After not practicing in any capacity Week 13 before sitting out the Vikings' loss to the Lions, Cook was listed as a limited participant on the team's Tuesday and Wednesday practice reports to take the questionable designation into the Week 14 matchup. According to Pelissero, Cook has gotten first-team reps the past two days and wants to give it a go Thursday, though he'll likely be wearing a harness or some sort of protection on his shoulder. If the medical staff clears Cook to play, he'll likely start as he normally does, though he could cede more work to No. 2 back Alexander Mattison than usual.
DECEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Vikings WR Adam Thielen ruled out, RB Dalvin Cook questionable Thursday vs. Steelers Thielen, 31, sprained his left ankle in the Week 13 loss to the Lions on Sunday
DECEMBER 8, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Pelissero: Vikings 'have not entirely slammed the door' on Dalvin Cook playing vs. Steelers NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reports that Minnesota Vikings 'have not entirely slammed the door' on running back Dalvin Cook playing vs. Pitt...
DECEMBER 8, 2021 • NFL.COM
Vikings list Dalvin Cook as questionable, Adam Thielen and Christian Darrisaw as out Just 11 days after suffering a shoulder injury at San Francisco, Vikings running back Dalvin Cook has a chance of returning to the lineup. T...
DECEMBER 8, 2021 • TWINCITIES.COM
Questionable for Thursday Cook (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Steelers.
Impact After sitting out Monday's walk-through session, Cook returned to practice Tuesday for the first time since picking up a dislocated left shoulder Week 12 against the 49ers. He was listed as a limited participant in that session and again on Wednesday's estimated practice report, giving him a chance to play Week 14. Cook's status will be confirmed, one way or another, about 90 minutes before Thursday's 8:20 p.m. ET kickoff. If Cook is unable to suit up, Alexander Mattison would be in line for significant work out of the Vikings backfield for a second straight week, with Kene Nwangwu and fullback C.J. Ham available for any touches that linger.
DECEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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Adam Thielen DNP, Dalvin Cook Limited Tuesday The FFT Crew discusses the latest news on Adam Thielen and Dalvin Cook's injuries.
DECEMBER 8, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM
Is Dalvin Cook Worth Keeping For The Vikings? Jason La Canfora gives his thoughts on if Dalvin Cook is worth the price of keeping him for the Vikings.
DECEMBER 8, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM
Steelers vs Vikings: RB Dalvin Cook limited, WR Adam Thielen DNP on Tuesday Here’s an update on the Vikings injury situation.
DECEMBER 8, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
Vikings leaning hard on Jefferson in quest to save season
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Turns in limited practice Cook (shoulder) was listed as a limited participant during Tuesday's practice.
Impact While the extent of Cook's activity in practice isn't fully known, the Vikings are listing him as a limited participant for the first time since he suffered a dislocated left shoulder in the team's Week 12 loss to the 49ers. Shortly after Cook was diagnosed with the injury, Adam Schefter of ESPN reported that he was expected to remain out until the team's Week 15 game against the Bears, but the running back looks as though he may have a chance to make it back for this week's Thursday night matchup with the Steelers. Before the Vikings make a call on his status one way or the other, the team will wait and see if Cook is able to take a step forward in his practice activity Wednesday. Alexander Mattison would be in line for a high-volume role out of the Minnesota backfield for the second straight game if Cook is ultimately ruled out against Pittsburgh.
DECEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Passive defense yields demise for Vikes, puts season on edge
The aggressive, clever and confident defense that became a hallmark of the Minnesota Vikings under coach Mike Zimmer has been mostly missing for two yearsDECEMBER 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
No reps during walk-through Cook (shoulder) was estimated as a non-participant Monday in the Vikings' walk-through practice.
Impact Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer hasn't been willing to put a timeline on Cook's return from the dislocated left shoulder he sustained in the Week 12 loss to the 49ers, with Zimmer merely labeling the running back as day-to-day. After sitting out the Vikings' Week 13 loss to the Lions and having yet to get back on the practice field, Cook would seem to face an uphill battle to gain clearance for a Thursday matchup with the Steelers in Week 14. If that's the case, Alexander Mattison would be poised for a second straight turn as Minnesota's lead back.
DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Winless no more: Lions top Vikes 29-27 for 1st W in Week 13
Jared Goff threw an 11-yard touchdown pass to Amon-Ra St. Brown as time expired, lifting the previously winless Detroit Lions to a 29-27 win over the Minnesota VikingsDECEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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DECEMBER 4, 2021 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Officially ruled out The Vikings have ruled Cook (shoulder) out for Sunday's game against the Lions.
Impact There was never much doubt Cook would sit out Week 13 after he didn't participate in practices Wednesday through Friday upon suffering a painful shoulder injury during the Vikings' Week 12 loss to San Francisco. Adam Schefter of ESPN reported Monday that Cook was expected to miss two games before returning Week 15 in Chicago, and Josina Anderson of USA Today relayed Friday that timeline remains intact, even though the running back is "doing better" in his recovery. At this point, however, the Vikings haven't made anything official for Cook beyond ruling him out for this weekend's game in Detroit. Alexander Mattison should get all the snaps and touches he can handle in a friendly matchup this Sunday, backed by rookie speedster Kene Nwangwu and potentially practice-squadder A.J. Rose, who would need to be called up by 4 p.m. ET on Saturday to play in Sunday's game.
DECEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Vikings in line to not have Dalvin Cook, Christian Darrisaw at Detroit The Vikings are in line to not have running back Dalvin Cook and tackle Christian Darrisaw for Sunday’s game at Detroit after neither practi...
DECEMBER 3, 2021 • TWINCITIES.COM
Broncos hope to keep AFC West jumbled against Chiefs
The Broncos don’t beat the ChiefsDECEMBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
NFL Week 13 injury report: Deebo Samuel's concerning groin strain, more Dalvin Cook shoulder woes and more Virginia Zakas of Inside Injuries provides health updates on Deebo Samuel, Dalvin Cook and more fantasy football impact players.
DECEMBER 2, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Campbell has hands full with winless Lions against Vikings
The Detroit Lions are down to six more chances to win a game in coach Dan Campbell’s debut seasonDECEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
