DALVIN COOK NEWS

Won't play in Week 17 Cook (personal) won't play Sunday against the Lions, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Impact Pelissero notes that the running back has returned home to Miami to be with his family following the tragic loss of his father, James, who passed away unexpectedly Tuesday at 46 years old. Cook concludes his fourth NFL season with 1,918 yards from scrimmage and 17 touchdowns, both career highs.

DECEMBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Dalvin Cook’s father tragically passes away at 46 years old Heartbreaking news has arrived for the Minnesota Vikings and Dalvin Cook, as the running back's father has passed away. A tragic update has...

DECEMBER 30, 2020 • FANSIDED.COM

Vikings RB Dalvin Cook will not play in Sunday’s finale at Detroit after death of his father Vikings running back Dalvin Cook flew home Wednesday to Miami due to the death of his father and will not play in Sunday’s season finale at...

DECEMBER 30, 2020 • TWINCITIES.COM

Set to miss Week 17 Cook won't be available for Sunday's game against the Lions after he returned home to Miami due to a family emergency, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The Vikings have yet to officially confirm that Cook will sit out, but at this stage, Alexander Mattison -- if cleared to return from a concussion -- looks set to lead Minnesota's backfield Week 17. If that's the case, Cook will wrap up a spectacular fourth NBA season with 1,557 rushing yards, 361 receiving yards and 17 touchdowns over 14 games.

DECEMBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

No preseason, no problem: NFL rookies shine in strange year

Dozens of NFL rookies are breaking records and making significant impacts across the league this season

DECEMBER 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Derrick Henry poised to repeat as NFL's rushing leader

Derrick Henry has been running into lots of NFL records and now he’s a game away from joining another exclusive group

DECEMBER 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

WATCH: Dalvin Cook takes the NFL lead for rushing TD's Dalvin Cook is having a big year for the Vikings.

DECEMBER 28, 2020 • 247SPORTS.COM

Titans get second chance to clinch AFC South with road win

The Tennessee Titans at least should be comfortable

DECEMBER 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sitting Dalvin Cook for season finale looks like best strategy for Vikings The Vikings should make sure their injury-prone star running back is ready for 2021 by not playing him in a meaningless finale.

DECEMBER 26, 2020 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Dalvin Cook could break Vikings' single-season TD record It all seems pretty meaningless now that the Vikings are officially eliminated from playoff contention, but, history could still be made in...

DECEMBER 26, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Chalk Talk: Did Dalvin Cook congratulate Vildor? Senior writer Larry Mayer discusses whether Vikings running back Dalvin Cook congratulated Kindle Vildor for making a tackle, how many times...

DECEMBER 26, 2020 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Vikings banged-up defense sinks to new depths against Saints

The Minnesota Vikings’ depleted defense ended its first series by haplessly trying to chase down Alvin Kamara as the Saints running back raced away for a 40-yard touchdown

DECEMBER 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

5 Takeaways: Dalvin Cook Hits Milestone, but Vikings Fall Minnesota Vikings Latest News

DECEMBER 26, 2020 • VIKINGS.COM

Limited by game script in loss Cook rushed 15 times for 73 yards and a touchdown and secured both targets for 12 yards in the Vikings' 52-33 loss to the Saints on Friday. He also committed a fumble that was reco...

Impact The Vikings were constantly in trail mode throughout the afternoon, and while the deficit wasn't always untenable, it was enough to eventually force the Vikings to go more pass heavy than ideal. Cook still churned out an efficient performance against yet another tough run defense after having averaged 5.1 yards per rush against the Buccaneers and Bears the previous two games. The third-year pro was also significantly outshined by Saints counterpart Alvin Kamara, who tied an NFL record with six touchdowns. Cook now boasts a career-high 1,557 rush yards and 16 rushing touchdowns on the season, marks he'll look to build on in Minnesota's regular-season finale against the vulnerable Lions in Week 17.

DECEMBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

NFL Christmas Props: Dalvin Cook O/U 83.5 Rush Yards Todd Fuhrman offers his play on Dalvin Cook's rushing yard prop for the MIN-NO matchup

DECEMBER 25, 2020 • 247SPORTS.COM

Packers' run defense faces major test against Titans, Henry

An inability to stop the run cost Green Bay a Super Bowl berth in January

DECEMBER 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Present Tense

The Saints and Vikings are hoping for a big Christmas win, while fans can compete to win $25,000 with FOX's Super 6 contest.

DECEMBER 24, 2020

Comparing star backs: the Vikings' Dalvin Cook, the Saints' Alvin Kamara While the Vikings' Dalvin Cook has one of heaviest workloads in the NFL, the Saints have scaled back Alvin Kamara's work amid a foot injury.

DECEMBER 24, 2020 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

No dissension, no diva: Vikings, Jefferson share mutual love

Justin Jefferson expressed his frustration with an incomplete pass in Minnesota's last game against Chicago

DECEMBER 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Saints look to clinch NFC South with victory over Vikings

With the NFL opting not to play a Thursday game on Christmas Eve, it moved the prime-time showcase to late afternoon Friday and sent Minnesota down to New Orleans

DECEMBER 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Run defense for New Orleans Saints to be tested again by Minnesota's Dalvin Cook Cook leads NFL in rushing TDs, second in rushing yards

DECEMBER 23, 2020 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Highlights of Dalvin Cook and Justin Jefferson's Pro Bowl Seasons Watch highlights of both Dalvin Cook and Justin Jefferson, who were both named to the Pro Bowl on Monday.

DECEMBER 22, 2020 • VIKINGS.COM

Packers, Seahawks, Ravens, Chiefs each have 7 Pro Bowlers

Led by their star quarterbacks, the Seattle Seahawks, Kansas City Chiefs and Green Bay Packers each had seven players selected to the Pro Bowl

DECEMBER 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dalvin Cook & Justin Jefferson Named to 2021 Pro Bowl Minnesota Vikings Latest News

DECEMBER 22, 2020 • VIKINGS.COM

Vikings' offense can't make up for depleted defense

The Vikings have needed their offense to be nearly perfect with a retooled and inexperienced defense being exploited by opponents this season

DECEMBER 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS