6 years agoMinnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook is a highly talented running back, but injury concerns greatly affect his fantasy value this draft season. Cook is yet to finish an NFL season without injury. However, there is no denying that Cook is talented when he is on the field. A positive step for Cook is that let Latavius Murray leave the team, in doing so they picked up Alexander Mattison in the third round of the draft. That suggests that the team are happy to give the rule of the backfield to Cook. One big plus point for Cook this offseason is that the Vikings addressed one of the largest weaknesses that the team had- their offensive line. The Vikings added three offensive linemen this offseason (including a first-round selection) as well as adding Josh Kline in free agency. If Cook is able to play the majority of the season there is no reason why he couldn't surpass 1,500 scrimmage yards this season. Cook may find that his opportunity to catch passing touchdowns may be limited with receivers Stefon Diggs and Adam Thielen likely to get the majority of the opportunity in the air from Kirk Cousins. However, Cook should get the lions to share of the rushing touchdowns for the team. If the offensive line takes the step forward that is expected, and Cook stays on the field, then he should be a great RB2 option for fantasy owners.--Richard King - RotoBaller