Running backs and tight ends were pulled in many directions for a tumultuous 2018 Vikings offense. The end result was underwhelming roles for weapons tight end Kyle Rudolph and running back Dalvin Cook, who averaged four and 15 touches per game, respectively.
Talent wasn’t the issue for these two position groups, but opportunities and situations were consistent limits.
Grades are based on a 1-to-5 scale, with ‘5’ marking excellence, ‘4’ for above-average, ‘3’ for average, ‘2’ for below-average and ‘1’ for failure to perform. Players that did not accrue a season (weren’t on the active roster for at least six weeks) or played in five games or fewer are not graded.