SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • NFL.COM
DALVIN COOK
20 YDS •
8 ATT •
0 TD
20 YDS
8 ATT
0 TD
Dalvin Cook sets sights on 2K scrimmage yards in '20 Dalvin Cook remains the centerpiece of Minnesota's offense, as the Vikings running back said he's set a goal of 2,000 yards from scrimmage i...
Vikings' Dalvin Cook returns to practice; status for Sunday's game is uncertain Star running back Dalvin Cook was a limited participant in practice after missing the win over Seattle with an ankle injury.
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Limited in return to practice Cook (ankle) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
Impact Cook's return for the first practice of the week, even in a limited capacity, suggests he has a shot to avoid a second straight absence. He was treated as a game-time decision last week, though he revealed Wednesday that he knew he wouldn't be able to play when he woke up the morning of Sunday's eventual win over Seattle. Cook looks to be feeling much better with a few added days of rest, as he also said he's hopeful to suit up against the Browns this weekend. If not, Alexander Mattison will fill in again as Minnesota's lead back.
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Returns to practice Cook (ankle) returned to practice Wednesday in full pads, Eric Smith of the Vikings' official site reports.
Impact While head coach Mike Zimmer didn't sound optimistic about the running back's health earlier Wednesday, Cook was more upbeat when he spoke with the media, noting before practice that he's confident in the Vikings' training staff and hopes to return for Sunday's game against the Browns, per Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press. The running back has now taken a big step toward that goal, though he'll likely be listed as a limited participant Wednesday rather than full. Cook didn't practice at all last week, and he ultimately was ruled out in a game-day decision ahead of the 30-17 win over Seattle. The Vikings have Alexander Mattison to fill in as the lead back again if Cook misses another week with his ankle sprain.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Uncertain for Week 4 Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer said Wednesday that he doesn't yet know if Cook (ankle) will practice or play this week, Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
Impact Zimmer didn't exactly sound optimistic, but he may have been avoiding the question rather than truly suggesting concern or uncertainty about Cook's status. The star running back was ruled out Week 3 in a game-day decision, and Alexander Mattison responded with 171 total yards in his third career start, helping the Vikings to a 30-17 win over Seattle. The team has a 1 p.m. ET kickoff versus the Browns this coming Sunday, with Mattison set up for another busy afternoon if Cook misses a second game. The Vikings will release their initial Week 4 injury report later Wednesday.
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Questionable for Sunday Cook (ankle) ended up doing some work at Friday's practice and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Seahawks, Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press report...
Impact It isn't clear if Cook's work Friday was enough to warrant limited participation rather than a third consecutive DNP. Either way, he'll need to be treated as a game-time decision ahead of Sunday's 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff, with Alexander Mattison the next man up in the Minnesota backfield if Cook can't go. Mattison's two fill-in starts last year yielded one game with 30 total yards (Week 6 vs. ATL) and another with 145 and a pair of scores (Week 17 at DET).
SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable against Seattle Cook (ankle) did some work in practice Friday but is listed as questionable on the official injury report for Sunday's game against Seattle. Head coach Mike Zimmer said Cook is the...
Impact Zimmer left the door open for Cook to play Sunday, but the odds are probably slightly against it since he didn't fully practice all week. Still, he will likely be a game-time decision ahead of Sunday's matchup with Seattle at 4:25 p.m. ET. If Cook were to miss the game, Alexander Mattison would figure to get the start at tailback, with Ameer Abdullah and/or A.J. Rose likely called up from the practice squad for backup work.
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Misses practice again Cook (ankle) doesn't appear to be practicing Friday, as he left the field after stretching, Eric Smith of the Vikings' official site reports.
Impact Cook played through the ankle sprain in last Sunday's loss to Arizona, but he wasn't his usual productive self after light the Cardinals up in the first half. He's now missing practice for a third straight day, potentially setting up a game-time decision ahead of Sunday's matchup with Seattle at 4:25 p.m. ET. If Cook were to miss the game, Alexander Mattison would figure to get the start at tailback, with Ameer Abdullah and/or A.J. Rose likely called up from the practice squad for backup work.
SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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