DALVIN COOK NEWS

Running back Dalvin Cook not practicing again for Vikings on Thursday Running back Dalvin Cook was among three players on the Vikings active roster not practicing at the start of Thursday's session, according t...

OCTOBER 15, 2020 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Skipping another practice Cook (groin) won't participate in Thursday's practice, Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact The early expectation following Cook's departure from Sunday's loss to the Seahawks was that the running back would be sidelined for the Vikings' Week 6 game against the Falcons, and there's been little change on that front over the past few days. With back-to-back absences from practice to begin the week, Cook may need to log a limited workout Friday just to take a questionable designation into the weekend. Alexander Mattison would be primed for the lead role out of the Minnesota backfield if Cook ends up sitting out as anticipated.

OCTOBER 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Fantasy Injury Updates: Is Dalvin Cook playing this week? Dalvin Cook (groin) is dealing with a groin injury ahead of Week 6. Here are the latest updates ahead of the Falcons-Vikings game on Sunday...

OCTOBER 15, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Mattison ready to step in for Vikings if Cook can't play EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — When Dalvin Cook hurt his groin and left for the locker room Sunday night in Seattle, the Minnesota Vikings didn’t alter...

OCTOBER 15, 2020 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

Vikings' Alexander Mattison 'just a bigger version' of Dalvin Cook The powerful third-year running back could get the start against Atlanta.

OCTOBER 15, 2020 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Mattison ready to step in for Vikings if Cook can’t play When Dalvin Cook hurt his groin and left for the locker room Sunday night in Seattle, the Minnesota Vikings didn’t alter their game plan.

OCTOBER 14, 2020 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM

Mattison ready to step in for Vikings if Cook can't play When Dalvin Cook hurt his groin and left for the locker room Sunday night in Seattle, the Minnesota Vikings didn't alter their game plan.

OCTOBER 14, 2020 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Mattison ready to step in for Vikings if Cook can't play

When Dalvin Cook hurt his groin and left for the locker room Sunday in Seattle, the Minnesota Vikings didn’t alter their game plan

OCTOBER 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Winless Falcons, after coach Quinn firing, visit Vikings

The Atlanta Falcons take an 0-5 record and interim head coach Raheem Morris to Minnesota to face the Vikings, who are 1-4

OCTOBER 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dalvin Cook Injury Update Significantly Boosts Alexander Mattison Fantasy Outlook in Week 6 It's looking like the Minnesota Vikings are going to be without Dalvin Cook for their Week 6 matchup with the Atlanta Falcons. Cook suffered...

OCTOBER 14, 2020 • FANDUEL.COM

Not practicing Cook (groin) isn't taking part in Wednesday's practice, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.

Impact This was fully expected after the running back was diagnosed with an abductor strain. The Vikings figure to prepare Alexander Mattison for the starting job Week 6 against Atlanta, but there is a chance Cook avoids any additional missed time beyond this coming Sunday, with a well-timed Week 7 bye working in his favor.

OCTOBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

FANTASY PLAYS: Players to add include Mattison, Fulgham

FANTASY PLAYS: Players to add for Week 6 include running back Alexander Mattison of Minnesota and wide receivers Chase Claypool of Pittsburgh and Travis Fulgham of Philadelphia

OCTOBER 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pelissero: Dalvin Cook avoided more serious groin injury vs. Seahawks NFL Network's Tom Pelissero says that Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook avoided a more serious groin injury against the Seattle Sea...

OCTOBER 13, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Vikings News: Dalvin Cook not expected to play in Week 6 vs. Falcons The Minnesota Vikings running back will reportedly sit out the team’s next game. After the first four games of the 2020 season, it seemed li...

OCTOBER 13, 2020 • THEVIKINGAGE.COM

Unlikely to play Week 6 Cook isn't expected to play Sunday against the Falcons after an MRI revealed he sustained an adductor strain in the Vikings' Week 5 loss to the Seahawks, Chad Graff of The Athletic...

Impact Though he rewarded fantasy managers with 89 total yards and a touchdown on 22 touches in the 27-26 loss in Seattle, Cook tweaked his groin in the third quarter and ultimately wasn't able to keep playing after briefly re-entering the contest. While the follow-up MRI a day later cleared him of a major injury, Cook doesn't look like he'll have enough time to get back to full health ahead of Sunday's contest. Fortunately for Cook, the Vikings are on bye in Week 7, which could provide him with sufficient recovery time in advance of a key matchup with the division-leading Packers in Week 8. Alexander Mattison, who rumbled for 112 yards on 20 carries to go with three receptions for 24 yards against Seattle, should be in store for a full workload Sunday while Cook is on the mend.

OCTOBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Report: Vikings RB Dalvin Cook tweaked groin, but 'he's good' Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook left the Sunday loss with a groin injury.

OCTOBER 12, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Vikings don’t sound concerned about Dalvin Cook’s groin injury It doesn't sound like the Minnesota Vikings running back suffered a severe injury on Sunday. Sunday night's matchup between the Minnesota Vi...

OCTOBER 12, 2020 • THEVIKINGAGE.COM

Injured Vikings RB Dalvin Cook will have MRI exam Monday Vikings coach Mike Zimmer said Cook will have a magnetic resonance imaging exam on Monday. He didn’t know if he will be able to play Sunday...

OCTOBER 12, 2020 • TWINCITIES.COM

Dalvin Cook's groin injury does not appear to be serious The Vikings running back has a chance to play vs. Atlanta, but Mike Zimmer said, "We'll see how he does this week."

OCTOBER 12, 2020 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

MRI goes well When asked about the MRI that Cook underwent Monday, coach Mike Zimmer relayed that "it went well. We'll see how he does this week." The running back injured his groin in the third...

Impact While that update doesn't provide details, it does imply that Cook's injury isn't major, and that he could have a chance to suit up this weekend against the Falcons. Added context on that front will arrive once the Vikings return to practice, but if Cook is limited or unable to go Week 6, Alexander Mattison would step into an expanded role in the team's backfield.

OCTOBER 12, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Injury report: Dalvin Cook's timeline, Dak Prescott's comps, Alex Smith's new normal and more injury analysis Virginia Zakas of Inside Injuries provides the early word on the Week 5 injuries that are cause for concern in fantasy football.

OCTOBER 12, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Pelissero Reveals Potential Timeline For Dalvin Cook's Return NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reveals potential timeline for Minnesota Vikings RB Dalvin Cook's return...

OCTOBER 12, 2020 • VIKINGS.COM

Pelissero reveals potential timeline for Dalvin Cook's return NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reveals potential timeline for Minnesota Vikings RB Dalvin Cook's return.

OCTOBER 12, 2020 • NFL.COM

Vikings coach Mike Zimmer says Dalvin Cook will undergo MRI Minnesota Vikings starting running back Dalvin Cook will undergo an MRI on Monday, according to Mike Zimmer.

OCTOBER 12, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

How long is Dalvin Cook out? Injury timeline, return date, latest updates on Vikings running back Vikings running back Dalvin Cook left Sunday Night Football against the Seahawks in Week 5 with an injury and could miss time.

OCTOBER 12, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM