One of the biggest surprises from Week 1 of the 2019 NFL season is when the Minnesota Vikings absolutely dismantled the Atlanta Falcons by winning all three phases of the game, including an offense where they ran the football with authority.
Having a healthy Dalvin Cook available and upgrading the offensive line help to move the ball efficiently. In the season opener, the running back gained 111 yards on 21 carries and reached the end zone two times.
His play was recognized on NFL.com and he is one of the nominees for FedEx Ground Player of the Week for Week 1.