The Vikings are a run-heavy team, so having a back like Dalvin Cook can be a big help.
Just look at the game against the Cardinals. Cook ran for 131 yards in the game, averaging 6 yards per carry. There was some bad news for Cook in the game, though: he suffered an ankle injury that has left him out of practice this week.
The Vikings have a silver lining in that regard: Cook is only listed as questionable for now. Here is that and the rest of the injury report on Friday:
LB Anthony Barr
Minnesota Vikings outside linebacker Anthony Barr (55) drops into coverage against the Dallas Cowboys during an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Status: Out
OT Christian Darrisaw
Minnesota Vikings OL Christian Darrisaw practices during NFL football rookie minicamp Friday, May 14, 2021, in Eagan, Minn. (Elizabeth Flores/Star Tribune via AP)
Status: Out
Minnesota Vikings cornerback Harrison Hand (38) celebrates his interception in the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Friday, Dec. 25, 2020. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
RB Dalvin Cook
Sep 12, 2021; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (33) runs with the ball against the Cincinnati Bengals in the first half at Paul Brown Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports
Status: Questionable
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