The Minnesota Vikings (5-6) want to keep their hopes of reaching the postseason alive in the 2021 NFL campaign. Nevertheless, they will have to deal with a sensitive loss heading into the match against the Detroit Lions.
Head coach Mike Zimmer announced that running back Dalvin Cook will miss action at Ford Field against the Lions after dislocating his left shoulder in the loss to the San Francisco 49ers.
Two-time Pro Bowl guest has 975 yards and four touchdowns from the line of scrimmage after contesting 71 percent of offensive snaps in nine games according to Pro Football Reference data.
With the absence of Cook, Third-year player Alexander Mattison will make his third start of the season. The Boise State product has 464 yards and two touchdowns after 109 offensive touches from the scrimmage line.
Others discarded
Besides Cook, Mike Zimmer announced that tackle Christian Darrisaw and safety Camryn Bynum have been ruled out for the engagement against the Lions.. Both Darrisaw and Bynum suffer ankle injuries.
On the other hand, the participation of linebackers Eric Kendricks and Anthony Barr and cornerback Mackensie Alexander is questionable after practicing on a limited basis during the week.
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