Vikings running back Dalvin Cook injured his right shoulder in the third quarter of Monday Night Football’s game against the Seahawks.
Cook did not return to the game and looked like he was in severe pain after.
However, after the game, Vikings coach Mike Zimmer said that Cook’s injury wasn’t serious.
Vikings coach Mike Zimmer said Dalvin Cook injury not serious
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That’s good news for a player who had the feel-good story of he’s finally healthy going for him in 2019.
Just because the injury isn’t serious doesn’t mean Cook will be ready in Week 14 against the Lions, especially on a short week. If Cook can’t go, we’ll see rookie Alexander Mattison handle the majority of the touches.
On the season, Cook has run for 1,046 yards and a league-leading 12 touchdowns. However, in his last two weeks, he’s combined for just 55 yards and has averaged less than four yards per carry in four-straight games.
The Vikings’ first practice this week will be Wednesday.