Dalvin Cook Officially Ruled Out For Week 13
3 years agoMinnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (shoulder) has officially been ruled out for the Week 13 contest against the Detroit Lions. Cook is dealing with a torn labrum in his left shoulder and is expected to keep him out this weekend and next, although the Vikings are expecting to have him back for a late-season playoff push. And when the 26-year-old does return, he could be limited and ineffective during the fantasy playoffs. Backup Alexander Mattison will step into the lead-back role in Minnesota's offense and is the perfect plug-and-play RB1 for fantasy managers. His start couldn't be better-timed while going up the winless Lions and a defense that allows the fourth-most rushing yards per game (133.9) in 2021. They've allowed the third-most fantasy points per game to RBs.
Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter
Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter