Vikings' Dalvin Cook added to COVID list
The Minnesota Vikings placed running back Dalvin Cook on the reserve/COVID list.
What It Means:
Cook is now uncertain for Week 16 against the Los Angeles Rams and potentially Week 17 versus the Green Bay Packers. Alexander Mattison, who was activated off the COVID list Wednesday, will fill in as the Vikings' lead back if Cook is unavailable agains the Rams.
numberFire's models project Cook for 20.9 touches and 16.5 FanDuel points in Week 16. Mattison is averaging 29.7 touches when Cook is inactive this season. The Rams have the seventh-best run defense in the NFL, according to our adjusted metrics.
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