Post by Purple Pain on Sept 30, 2022 11:05:12 GMT -6
Looks like Cook will play, but will he have his normal load? Do we know what his normal load is yet in this offense?
Worth the read:
Schad: How Effective Is Dalvin Cook Playing Through Injury?
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Worth the read:
Schad: How Effective Is Dalvin Cook Playing Through Injury?
The Minnesota Vikings are in a familiar situation with Dalvin Cook. After dislocating his shoulder in the 28-24 win over the Detroit Lions, Cook’s status for Sunday’s game against the New Orleans Saints is uncertain.
Cook told reporters after the game that he would be good to go against the Saints, but O’Connell offered a more cautious approach. The long-term repercussions of letting Cook play through an injury in Week 4 could alter the running game for the rest of the season. But it could also be a minor issue that Cook brushes off to have a big game in London.
So how has Cook performed when playing through injury? And can the Vikings afford to give him a week off to rest?
Cook told reporters after the game that he would be good to go against the Saints, but O’Connell offered a more cautious approach. The long-term repercussions of letting Cook play through an injury in Week 4 could alter the running game for the rest of the season. But it could also be a minor issue that Cook brushes off to have a big game in London.
So how has Cook performed when playing through injury? And can the Vikings afford to give him a week off to rest?
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For this, we need to break it down by the situation. Cook’s injuries at Florida State are irrelevant here; both occurred way before the start of the season. With plenty of time to spare, Cook was one of the most dominant backs in college football. But he doesn’t have that luxury this time around.
During his NFL career, Cook’s injuries can be broken down into two categories – upper body and lower body. Taking a page out of hockey’s book, Cook’s stats from the game after suffering an injury are significantly higher when it comes to his shoulder due to any of his lower-body ailments.
During his NFL career, Cook’s injuries can be broken down into two categories – upper body and lower body. Taking a page out of hockey’s book, Cook’s stats from the game after suffering an injury are significantly higher when it comes to his shoulder due to any of his lower-body ailments.
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If Tom Pellissero’s report of Cook not wearing a shoulder brace against the Lions is true, Cook’s injury could have been as common as forgetting to defrost chicken before dinner. If the harness holds the shoulder in place, there shouldn’t be an issue. Cook has played through shoulder injuries dating back to college.
Ultimately, it’s up to O’Connell to decide if it’s worth the risk this early in the season. A win against the Saints would put Minnesota at 3-1, so it’s a big game. But Alexander Mattison has proven himself to be a capable fill-in when Cook is on the shelf.
Therefore, O’Connell may hold his star out and hope he returns stronger than ever when the Vikings come home to face the Chicago Bears.
Ultimately, it’s up to O’Connell to decide if it’s worth the risk this early in the season. A win against the Saints would put Minnesota at 3-1, so it’s a big game. But Alexander Mattison has proven himself to be a capable fill-in when Cook is on the shelf.
Therefore, O’Connell may hold his star out and hope he returns stronger than ever when the Vikings come home to face the Chicago Bears.
... and neither is this Chris guy.