MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings stumbled through the first six games, looking like a team ripe for a teardown as they entered their bye week.
Dalvin Cook never broke stride, and suddenly the Vikings have an opportunity to be running at a playoff race pace down the stretch. His show-stopping performances not only keyed victories over Green Bay and Detroit that brought the Vikings (3-5) to the midpoint of the season, but his ability and attitude have managed to rev up the entire roster.
“Just the way he runs the ball I feel like is inspiring to me as a teammate,” said All-Pro linebacker Eric Kendricks.