” We try to identify him throughout the course of the ballgame,” Zimmer said previously today. “When the games on the line, weve got to get him therein.”
While the Vikings constructed up a 13-0 lead, Cook and backup running back Alexander Mattison integrated for 128 of 217 first-half backyards.
Vikings running back Dalvin Cook exited Sundays game against the Seahawks early in the 3rd quarter after bring up during a run and getting his left groin.
He went to the locker room almost right away, followed by Vikings fitness instructors. He briefly went back to the game for one play on which Kirk Cousins was obstructed.
The Vikings “display” Cooks work, according to head coach Mike Zimmer. Cook, who played more than just three running backs in the first 4 games, was a workhorse from the opening kickoff. His 21 touches were a profession high for a very first half.
Cooks injury marked a momentum shift in the video game, as the Vikings punted and Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson tossed a 19-yard touchdown hand down the next drive. Seattle took a 14-13 lead before Cooks quick return.
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Versus the Seahawks, the Vikings offense continued to run through Cook, the NFLs leading rusher getting in Week 5. He compiled 21 touches by halftime and had 65 hurrying yards and 24 getting yards before exiting.
It was Cooks 22nd touch of the night, a swing pass to the flat, however he began hobbling before reaching the sideline where he was knocked out of bounds by Seahawks safety Ryan Neal.
