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Nov 28, 2021; Santa Clara, California, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (33) carries the ball agasint San Francisco 49ers safety Jaquiski Tartt (3) during the second quarter at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Vikings RB Dalvin Cook (shoulder) carted off field vs. Niners

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Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook was carted off the field with a shoulder injury late in the third quarter of Sunday’s game against the San Francisco 49ers.

Cook sat upright on the cart but looked sullen as the cart carried him toward the locker room. He sustained his injury after absorbing a big hit from 49ers defensive lineman Kevin Givens.

Cook clutched the left side of his chest after the hit and remained on the ground for several minutes as medical personnel and teammates surrounded him. He fumbled the ball on the hit.

Cook gained 39 yards on 10 rushes and caught six passes for 64 yards before departing the contest.

The 26-year-old entered Sunday with 734 rushing yards and four touchdowns in eight games. He has surpassed 1,100 rushing yards in each of the two previous seasons.

–Field Level Media

Sep 19, 2021; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (33) runs with the ball against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Vikings RB Dalvin Cook (ankle) kept on ice Thursday

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Vikings running back Dalvin Cook was unable to practice for the second consecutive day Thursday due to an ankle injury.

But head coach Mike Zimmer expects Cook to gut it out Sunday, when Minnesota (0-2) welcomes the Seattle Seahawks (1-1).

Cook gained 131 yards on the ground last week at Arizona before he sprained his ankle on a tackle by Cardinals star J.J. Watt.

Zimmer said Cook would “get a little bit of work” at practice this week and will likely play Sunday. Zimmer called Cook’s sprain a “little ankle injury.”

If Cook can’t play, Alexander Mattison would get the call. He has four carries for 13 yards this season.

“At this stage, it’s time to get some wins,” Zimmer said. “Dalvin’s a tough guy. If he can’t play, there’s a reason why he’s not playing. But he makes us go, so we’re going to continue to play him.”

Cook was the only Vikings player not to participate in practice Wednesday and Thursday.

–Field Level Media

Dec 30, 2018; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer and running back Dalvin Cook (33) meet before the game against Chicago Bears at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports

Zimmer: Vikings RB Cook likely to play vs. Packers

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Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook will practice Wednesday and is expected to play this week in an NFC North game against the host Green Bay Packers.

Cook didn’t play in Week 6 due to a groin injury and the Vikings were on bye last week.

Head coach Mike Zimmer said Wednesday morning that Cook would be on the practice field later that day, putting him on schedule to play this weekend.

Cook has 489 rushing yards and seven touchdowns in five games.

In Week 1, Cook had two touchdowns but finished with 12 carries for 50 yards in a lopsided loss to the Packers. The Vikings were forced into a pass-happy approach most of the final three quarters of the game.

–Field Level Media