The morning after each Vikings game, beat writer Ben Goessling dives in for a deeper look at a key aspect of how the Vikings played, and what it means for the team going forward:
As the Vikings prepared to part with running back Dalvin Cook for the season last week, following the news the rookie had torn the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee, the question quickly shifted to how, and how effectively, the team could replace Cook’s ability to create big plays.
He had posted four runs of 20 yards or more in his first four games, for a team that had just six all of last season, and had a 36-yard gain off a reception, too.