WATCH: Alvin Kamara, Dalvin Cook trade first-quarter touchdown runs

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara and his Minnesota Vikings counterpart Dalvin Cook combined for some highlight reel-worthy plays

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We’re in for a wild one between the Minnesota Vikings and the New Orleans Saints. Both teams are led by superstar running backs, and each stud is playing like it: Alvin Kamara put the Saints on the board early with a long 40-yard dash, turning near the end to inspect the Vikings defense he just eviscerated. And of course Dalvin Cook was heated on the opposing sideline:

Not to be outdone, Cook rumbled through the Saints defense on his way to a 16-yard touchdown sprint into New Orleans territory, tying the score:

It didn’t take Kamara long to punch back. On the following drive, Kamara capped a Saints possession by bullying his way into the end zone for another touchdown run, putting New Orleans up 14-7:

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