DALVIN COOK NEWS

Idle for second straight practice Cook (shoulder) isn't present for Thursday's practice, Eric Smith of the Vikings' official site reports.

Impact The Vikings haven't definitively ruled Cook out from playing Sunday in Detroit, but the running back looks to be trending toward his third absence of the season while he recovers from a dislocation of his left shoulder. The injury isn't related to the right shoulder injuries that have dogged Cook at various points of his career, but his latest setback on the health front puts him at major risk of missing at least two games, as the Vikings face a quick turnaround for Week 14 with a Thursday matchup with the Steelers. Assuming Cook is officially ruled out ahead of Sunday's contest, Alexander Mattison will step into a lead role out of the Minnesota backfield and should be a strong option in weekly leagues against Detroit's 29th-ranked run defense.

DECEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings need Smith to keep up strong return from COVID-19

Harrison Smith has made a noticeable impact in his return to the Minnesota secondary following a sudden absence with COVID-19

DECEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Podcast: Vikings trying to avoid cold start to pivotal December stretch Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand preview Sunday's game in Detroit, discuss Dalvin Cook's injury, Kirk Cousins-Mike Zimmer, and...

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Fantasy football rankings for Week 13: Vikings' offensive recipe changes with no Dalvin Cook Several top running backs are dealing with injuries this week, forcing fantasy managers to explore other options.

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Listed as non-participant Wednesday Cook (shoulder) was listed as a non-participant on Wednesday's estimated injury report.

Impact Considering he's tending to a dislocated left shoulder, it's no surprise Cook wouldn't have been on the field if the Vikings held an actual practice. There's an expectation that the injury will force him to miss the next two games, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN, but coach Mike Zimmer offered a softer tone Monday, calling the running back day-to-day, per Eric Smith of the Vikings' official site. Despite Zimmer's lack of comments regarding Cook in the meantime, the running back appears as if he'll be ruled out for game action by week's end. Assuming Cook doesn't play Sunday in Detroit, Alexander Mattison will be the primary runner out of Minnesota's backfield, with rookie Kene Nwangwu available for complementary work.

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Colts' Taylor, Cowboys' Lamb among best bets to score

Injuries have added no small amount of uncertainty to fantasy teams this week, but there are still some surefire bets to find the end zone in Week 13

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Week 13: Running Backs With Dalvin Cook sidelined this week, Alexander Mattison primed for another big game vs. the Lions.

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • SI.COM

NFL Week 13 injury report: What to know about Dalvin Cook, Deebo Samuel, more

Dr. Matt Provencher analyzes injuries to Dalvin Cook, Deebo Samuel, Christian McCaffrey and more ahead of Week 13.

DECEMBER 1, 2021

In line to miss two games Cook (shoulder) is expected to sit out the Vikings' next two games with the aim to return Monday, Dec. 20 at Chicago, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact This isn't official by any means, especially considering coach Mike Zimmer termed Cook "day-to-day" earlier Monday, per Eric Smith of the Vikings' official site. But Cook is reportedly dealing with a torn labrum in relation to the dislocated left shoulder he sustained during Sunday's loss at San Francisco. Overall, the injury isn't seen as season ending, but he appears to be trending toward absences in Week 13 at Detroit and Week 14 against the Steelers. As long as Cook is sidelined, Alexander Mattison will lead the Vikings backfield, with Kene Nwangwu on hand for complementary work.

NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Latest NFL News: Dalvin Cook (Shoulder) Leaves Game vs 49ers Josina Anderson shares the latest regarding Dalvin Cook's shoulder injury which forced him to leave Sunday's game against the 49ers

NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Vikings deem Dalvin Cook 'day to day' with shoulder injury

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook’s availability this week for the game at winless Detroit is in doubt

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Day-to-day, per Zimmer Coach Mike Zimmer indicated Monday that Cook is viewed as "day-to-day" with a shoulder injury, Eric Smith of the Vikings' official site reports. "We'll just see how Dalvin is doin...

Impact While Zimmer declined to reveal the exact nature of Cook's shoulder issue, he did refute a report that the running back suffered a torn labrum Sunday, per Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press. That said, Cook's status for this weekend's game against the Lions remains cloudy and if he's unable to play, Alexander Mattison would be in line to fill in as the Vikings' top back for any length of time Cook is sidelined.

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Still-viable Vikings making season harder than it has to be

All of Minnesota's six defeats this year have been decided by one score

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dalvin Cook 'Day-to-Day' With Shoulder Injury Minnesota Vikings Latest News

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • VIKINGS.COM

Christian McCaffrey's latest injury proves taxing given his price for Carolina Panthers

Carolina's Christian McCaffrey is the latest high-priced running back to see his season marred by injury.

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Dalvin Cook Week 13: Is Dalvin Cook Playing This Week? Minnesota Vikings star Dalvin Cook went down with a shoulder injury in Week 12 and needed to be carted off of the field. Cook has officially...

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM

Dalvin Cook Suffers Torn Labrum In Left Shoulder Josina Anderson discusses Dalvin Cook suffering a torn labrum in his left shoulder.

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Fantasy Impact: Dalvin Cook Injury A torn labrum will sideline Dalvin Cook for a few weeks and Alexander Mattison becomes a potential league-winner off the waiver wire.

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • SI.COM

Dalvin Cook Injures Shoulder In Week 12 Loss To 49ers, Will Undergo MRI The FFT Crew discusses Dalvin Cook injuring his shoulder in the week 12 loss to the 49ers.

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Tears labrum, season not over Cook suffered a torn labrum and dislocation of his left shoulder during Sunday's loss to the 49ers, but the injury isn't expected to be season-ending, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network r...

Impact Cook underwent an MRI on Monday as the Vikings looked to gain more information on the injury that resulted in him being carted off the field during Sunday's 34-26 loss to the 49ers. The star running back previously sustained a labrum tear in his right shoulder, the same one that required a pair of surgeries during his college days at Florida State. Back in 2019 after suffering a similar dislocation of the right shoulder, Cook initially tried to play through the pain for two games before ultimately being rested for another two contests, then returned to action in dominant form for a playoff tilt against the Saints. This time around, the Vikings may simply opt to rest Cook right away beginning in Week 13 to better ensure that he avoids a setback once he returns. With Cook on track to miss the Vikings' upcoming game against the Bears and quite possibly more time to follow, Alexander Mattison should get another opportunity to show what he can do in a three-down workhorse role.

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fantasy Injury Updates: Latest news on Dalvin Cook, Christian McCaffrey, Ezekiel Elliott, more affecting Week 13 waiver wire pickups Dalvin Cook, Christian McCaffrey, Ezekiel Elliott, and D'Andre Swift are just the latest victims of the RB injury bug. Get the latest update...

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

May have torn labrum Cook already has a torn labrum in his right shoulder and may now have a similar injury to the left shoulder, pending the results of an MRI on Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network re...

Impact Cook has a history of trouble with his left shoulder and has even played through dislocations at times, but he wasn't able to pop it back into place and continue playing after he left Sunday's eventual loss to the 49ers. That might mean the current injury is more than a dislocation, though it hasn't been confirmed one way or the other. Alexander Mattison will get another shot in the lead role if Cook ends up missing time.

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rapoport on Cook's Shoulder Injury From Sunday + How He Was Already Dealing With A Torn Labrum NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reports Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook suffered should dislocation in Week 12.

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • VIKINGS.COM

Dalvin Cook suffers injured shoulder; Mike Zimmer doesn't know if star's season is over Dalvin Cook grabbed his left shoulder before he was carted off the field in the third quarter. An MRI for him is scheduled for Monday.

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Shoulder injury knocks Vikings' Dalvin Cook out of 49ers game Cook grabbed at his left shoulder before he was carted off the field in the third quarter. An MRI is scheduled for Monday.

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • STARTRIBUNE.COM