Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook will be a game-time decision in Week 3 against the Seattle Seahawks.
Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer says he doesn't know if RB Dalvin Cook (ankle) will play Week 3.
“We'll see on Sunday.”
Game-time decision for Cook.
— Doug Kyed (@DougKyed) September 24, 2021
Cook didn’t practice all week with an ankle ailment and was listed as questionable on Friday’s injury report.
Vikings RB Dalvin Cook (ankle) is officially questionable to play Sunday.
— Doug Kyed (@DougKyed) September 24, 2021
Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer said Friday that he did not know if Cook would play.
“We’ll see on Sunday,” Zimmer said.
If Cook can’t play, Alexander Mattison would see an uptick in carries in Minnesota’s backfield. The Vikings also have Ameer Abdullah and A.J. Rose on their practice squad. The team has until Saturday at 4 p.m. to elevate Abdullah or Rose to the active roster.
INJURY ANALYSIS
FANTASY FOOTBALL IMPACT
Cook ranks 27th in PFF grade (65.7) among running backs through the first two weeks of the 2021 NFL season. He’s totaled 191 yards and a score on his 42 carries. Click here to explore PFF's NFL player grades.
Cook is the consensus RB2 in PFF’s Week 3 PPR rankings. He ranks third in our projections (19.3) PPR points. Click here to find PFF's 2021 fantasy projections.
BETTING IMPACT
With Cook questionable, Minnesota is a 1.5-point underdog at home against Seattle. PFF’s NFL betting dashboard sees value on the Seahawks at that figure. Click here to explore PFF's betting dashboard, which makes projections on NFL game spreads, moneyline and over/under.