MIKE BOONE NEWS

Finds end zone in loss Boone scored a four-yard touchdown run in Friday's 52-33 loss to the Saints.

Impact To the dismay of Dalvin Cook's fantasy managers, Mike Boone punched in a four-yard score in the second quarter. That rush marked Boone's fifth carry of the season, and he's played just 19 snaps on offense all year.

DECEMBER 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Mike Boone barrels over the pylon on speedy 4-yard TD Minnesota Vikings running back Mike Boone barrels over the pylon on speedy 4-yard TD.

DECEMBER 25, 2020 • NFL.COM

Just two carries Sunday Boone had two carries for eight yards and one reception for four yards in Sunday's loss to Tampa Bay.

Impact Boone played just four snaps on offense, as he and Ameer Abdullah combined for just seven touches behind Dalvin Cook with Alexander Mattison (abdomen) out. No backup running back will have viable fantasy value in most formats as long as the Vikings continue to heavily utilize Cook.

DECEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

No touches since Week 6 Boone played two snaps on offense and didn't receive a touch in Sunday's 27-24 overtime win over the Jaguars.

Impact Boone didn't receive increased usage with Alexander Mattison (abdomen) out of the lineup. Instead, Dalvin Cook handled 87 percent of the offensive snaps and totaled 38 touches. Boone won't have fantasy value unless Cook gets hurt. Even if that happens, he'll compete with Ameer Abdullah for reps behind Mattison, making Boone a poor insurance policy for fantasy purposes.

DECEMBER 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

No carries for second straight game Boone posted one tackle on 18 special-teams snaps, but he logged zero offensive snaps during Sunday's 34-20 win against the Lions.

Impact The third-year back out of Cincinnati collected a combined four offensive touches between Weeks 5 and 6, with Dalvin Cook's inactive designation Oct. 18 against the Falcons due to a groin injury providing extra opportunity for the backup committee. With Cook returning to the fold after Minnesota's Week 7 bye, Boone hasn't fielded an offensive snap since. Boone remains the Vikings' No. 3 back behind Cook and Alexander Mattison heading into a Week 10 matchup against the Bears' 14th-ranked rush defense.

NOVEMBER 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

No. 4 Notre Dame beats No. 1 Clemson 47-40 in 2OT

NOVEMBER 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Water Break with Mike Boone Minnesota Vikings Latest News

OCTOBER 21, 2020 • VIKINGS.COM

Just one carry Sunday Boone lost a yard on his only carry in Sunday's loss to Atlanta, a critical loss on a fourth-and-goal play.

Impact Boone played on just five of the offense's 56 snaps as Ameer Abdullah (16 snaps) got more playing time as Alexander Mattison's backup with Dalvin Cook sidelined with a groin injury. Abdullah is used more in the passing game, and the Vikings were playing from behind a large deficit most of the game. Boone likely will return to a minimal role with Cook expected to return after Minnesota's Week 7 bye.

OCTOBER 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

This time, Vikings give ball to Mike Boone on fourth down. He didn’t make it, either. This time, Alexander Mattison didn’t get the ball on fourth down, even in his first NFL start. With the Vikings needing a first down to wrap...

OCTOBER 18, 2020 • TWINCITIES.COM

Falcons respond to Quinn firing with 40-23 win vs. Vikings

Julio Jones returned from injury to catch two of Matt Ryan’s four touchdown passes, as the Atlanta Falcons beat the Minnesota Vikings 40-23 for their first victory of the season

OCTOBER 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Steps into backup role Boone had two carries for 19 yards in Sunday's loss at Seattle.

Impact Boone had his first touches on offense this season after Dalvin Cook left the game with a groin injury. Boone has always been productive when on the field and could get playing time next week as Alexander Mattison's backup if Cook remains sidelined.

OCTOBER 12, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

NFL Way To Play Week 4: Mike Boone's 'proper' special teams hit Nate Burleson breaks dwon Minnesota Vikings RB Mike Boone's proper special teams hit for Week 5's NFL Way To Play.

OCTOBER 8, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Vikings running back Mike Boone named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week Mike Boone isn't a gunner assigned to get to the opposing punt returner first, but the third-year running back's effort to outrun Texans blo...

OCTOBER 7, 2020 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Ready to go against Titans Boone (concussion) is listed as active heading into Sunday's matchup against the Titans.

Impact The 25-year-old back suffered a concussion during the second quarter of Minnesota's Week 2 loss to Indianapolis, and he subsequently sat out Wednesday's practice session. Boone was upgraded to limited Thursday, and he has since passed the league's concussion protocol given his status for Sunday. Without a carry to this point on the season, Boone will slot into a depth role at running back during Week 3.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Officially questionable for Week 3 Boone (concussion) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Titans.

Impact Boone has trended up in practice since missing practice Wednesday, but the depth running back will need to clear concussion protocol in order to suit up on game day.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Upgraded Thursday Boone (concussion) was a limited participant during Thursday's practice.

Impact After failing to practice Wednesday, Boone was able to participate in some capacity just a day later, casting some optimism for his Week 3 availability. Boone is still in the league's concussion protocol, so he'll have to be cleared to make an appearance Sunday. His Friday practice session should grant more of a clear picture about his chances for Sunday's game against Tennessee.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Not practicing Wednesday Boone (concussion) didn't practice Wednesday.

Impact Boone entered the league's concussion protocol during this past Sunday's loss to the Colts. He has two more practices to get on the field ahead of Week 3's matchup versus the Titans; otherwise, he'll likely miss his first game since 2018. Since he's played exclusively on special teams this season, his injury isn't a concern for the offensive dynamic.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

NFL Today, Week 2

NFL Today, Week 2

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Safety protocols: Cousins, Vikings sacked in end zone again

Kirk Cousins and the Minnesota Vikings have failed to establish any type of comfort on the field in this strange 2020 season that’s already one-eighth done

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Enters concussion protocol Boone (concussion) won't return to Sunday's game against the Colts, Chad Graff of The Athletic reports.

Impact Boone was forced to enter the protocol in the second quarter, and he won't return to the game when his team returns in the third quarter. The Cincinnati product will now need to gain clearance from independent league doctors before returning to action. Ameer Abdullah and Alexander Mattison will handle depth running back duties with Boone sidelined.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Plays only on special teams Boone did not play a snap on offense in Sunday's loss to Green Bay. He did play 17 snaps on special teams.

Impact Boone is listed as fourth on the RB depth chart, though he'd likely supplant Ameer Abdullah if Dalvin Cook or Alexander Mattison were to get hurt and the team needed someone to get significant carries. In the meantime, Boone's role will be limited almost exclusively to special teams.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings put LB Gedeon on PUP; 9 draft picks on active roster

The Minnesota Vikings have placed linebacker Ben Gedeon on the physically unable to perform list as part of their roster paring for the regular season

SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Vikings Training Camp Live Featuring RB Mike Boone - August 30 Watch a recap of the day that was at the TCO Performance Center with members of the Vikings Entertainment Network bringing you insights and...

AUGUST 30, 2020 • VIKINGS.COM

Looks explosive in scrimmage Boone scored a touchdown on a swing pass from Jake Browning in Friday's dress rehearsal scrimmage at U.S. Bank Stadium, the Mark Craig of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. He l...

Impact Boone has had a strong training camp, but he's still the No. 3 running back behind Dalvin Cook and Alexander Mattison. While he may be one of the better No. 3 running backs in the league, he may not get many carries unless the top two running backs are injured.

AUGUST 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings, Cook present NFL's latest RB contract standoff

Dalvin Cook logged off from virtual team activities with the Minnesota Vikings

JUNE 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS