Vikes RB Dalvin Cook believed to have torn ACL

Oct 01, 2017

The news couldn't be worse for the Minnesota Vikings.

NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport and NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported that Dalvin Cook's knee injury is believed to be a nearly complete tear of his ACL based on an initial diagnosis for the rookie running back, per sources informed of the situation.

Cook is "hopeful" a subsequent MRI will reveal otherwise, but chalk Sunday up as a devastating setback for the rookie and his team.

Related players: Jerick McKinnon, Latavius Murray

Fantasy Impact:

Murray and McKinnon will likely be hot pickups this week on the waiver wire. Murray finished with seven rushes for 21 yards and did have two catches while McKinnon wasn't much of a factor running twice for no yards and he didn't catch a ball. McKinnon probably makes the most sense for PPR leagues while Murray may be a better standard league fit.

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Saints RB Alvin Kamara off injury report ahead of Week 15

Tom Pelissero

1 hour ago

The Saints officially listed QB Derek Carr (left hand/concussion) as doubtful for Sunday vs. Washington. Jake Haener will make his first NFL start.

RB Alvin Kamara (illness) is off the injury report and good to go.

Related Players: Kendre Miller

Fantasy Impact:

It would have been an easy click for a Kendre Miller week if Kamara were forced to miss, but this puts the kibosh on that. Fire Kamara up as an RB2 this week in a game that may feature him even more than usual with no Carr.

Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker Doubtful for Week 15

Ian Rapoport

1 hour ago

The Seahawks list RB Kenneth Walker III (calf) as doubtful for Sunday's game.

Related Players: Zach Charbonnet, Kenny McIntosh

Fantasy Impact:

Looks like a clear runway for another Charbonnet week in what should be a tightly contested game against the Packers at home. Fire him up as a fringe RB1/2.