Questionable
Injury Shoulder
Est. Return 5/1/2023
2022 Rush/Rec Stats
ATT
264
YDS
1173
TD
8
YDS
295
TD
2
2023 Projections
2022 Fantasy Outlook
While he wasn't able to repeat his huge 2020, particularly when it came to scoring touchdowns,
Cook still put up good numbers last season, ranking fourth in the NFL with 89.2 rushing yards
per game. In fact, he may be the most consistent top back in the NFL, for good and for bad.
He's always been a big-play threat thanks to his blend of power, speed and agility, producing 4.5 yards per carry or better in all five of his NFL seasons, and his nine carries of 20 or more yards
last year were a career high. On the other hand, he's missed multiple games every year, including four last season due to ankle and shoulder injuries and a stint in the COVID-19 protocols. If there's reason for optimism in 2022, it's the likelihood of positive TD regression and the sweeping changes the Vikings made to their coaching staff. Gone is Mike Zimmer and his old-school approach and in his place is former Rams offensive coordinator Kevin O'Connell. The new offense is expected to give the passing game a more significant boost, but that could also benefit Cook if the Vikings are more efficient overall, particularly if they're playing at a faster pace. He's averaged more than 21 touches and 100 total yards per game three straight seasons, and there isn't much reason for the new coaching staff to reduce Cook's workload after backup Alexander Mattison managed only 3.7 YPC last year. Read Past Outlooks
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Reportedly getting trade interest
The Vikings have received a trade offer for Cook (shoulder), according to SKOR North's Darren Wolfson.
ANALYSIS
The report didn't name the team offering the deal nor the return for the Cook in such a scenario. However, trade talk around Cook makes sense given that he will count $8 million toward the cap next season and Minnesota is about $15 million over the salary cap. The report says Cook does not want to take a pay cut. Cook underwent shoulder surgery in February which guaranteed $2 million in his salary for next season due to injury. The injury could affect his availability for the start of OTAs, but he's expected to be ready for the start of the coming season.
The report didn't name the team offering the deal nor the return for the Cook in such a scenario. However, trade talk around Cook makes sense given that he will count $8 million toward the cap next season and Minnesota is about $15 million over the salary cap. The report says Cook does not want to take a pay cut. Cook underwent shoulder surgery in February which guaranteed $2 million in his salary for next season due to injury. The injury could affect his availability for the start of OTAs, but he's expected to be ready for the start of the coming season.
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How do Dalvin Cook's 2022 advanced stats compare to other running backs?
This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank.
The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
Broken Tackle %
14.8%Positive Run %
76.5%% Yds After Contact
54.6%Avg Yds After Contact
2.4Rushing TD %
3.0%Touches Per Game
17.8% Snaps w/Touch
37.3%Air Yards Per Game
-1.8Air Yards Per Snap
-0.04% Team Air Yards
-0.6%% Team Targets
8.8%Avg Depth of Target
-0.5 YdsCatch Rate
69.6%Drop Rate
8.9%Avg Yds After Catch
8.5% Targeted On Route
14.6%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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2022 Dalvin Cook Split Stats
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Measurables Review
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How do Dalvin Cook's measurables compare to other running backs?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
5' 10"Weight
210 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.49 secShuttle Time
4.53 secCone Drill
7.27 secVertical Jump
30.5 inBroad Jump
116 inBench Press
22 repsHand Length
9.25 inArm Length
32.38 in
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Cook once again did not suit up for a full schedule, missing Week 6 last year with a minor groin strain before leaving the team in Week 17 after the death of his father, but his production when he was on the field was phenomenal. He finished second in the league in rushing yards and rushing TDs, behind only Derrick Henry, and no back saw more carries inside the five-yard line or broke more tackles than Cook. His combination of strength, elusiveness and breakaway speed makes him perhaps the most dangerous pure runner in the NFL, and while Cook doesn't have the route-running ability of some other three-down backs, he's recorded at least 40 receptions in three consecutive seasons, proving capable as a pass catcher. The circumstances around him remain extremely favorable as well. The offensive line figures to get better with Ezra Cleveland and Garrett Bradbury solidifying the middle, while coach Mike Zimmer is still predisposed to a ground-and-pound gameplan. New offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak did come up through the ranks focused on the passing game, but his father Gary was no stranger to dominant rushing attacks during his coaching career. One of these years Cook is going to play 16 games, and 2,000-plus scrimmage yards likely will follow.
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Undergoing shoulder procedure
Cook underwent surgery Tuesday to address a shoulder injury, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
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Totals 70 yards in playoff loss
Cook rushed 15 times for 60 yards and caught six of seven targets for 10 yards in Sunday's 31-24 playoff loss to the Giants.
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Only plays first half
Cook rushed 11 times for 37 yards and lost a fumble in Sunday's 29-13 win over the Bears. He also caught his only target for no gain.
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May not play full game
Head coach Kevin O'Connell intimated Friday that Cook and other key starters on offense and defense may not play the entirety of the Vikings' Week 18 game in Chicago, Joe Nelson of SI.com reports. "We've got a pretty clear cut plan with how we want to go about the whole game, but we're going to go in with the expectation of our guys going and try to get off to a good start and play good football," O'Connell said.
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Stifled by Green Bay
Cook carried the ball nine times for 27 yards and caught two of three targets for 17 yards in Sunday's 41-17 loss to the Packers.
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