Dalvin Cook Fantasy Football Week 19 Scouting Report

Dalvin Cook
RB
, Dallas Cowboys

Age: 30
Weight: 210 lbs
Height: 5' 10"
College: Florida State

ADP: 239
Depth Chart Ranking: 4

Pts	RuYds	RuTD	Rec	RecYds
3	20	0	1	10

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by Jordan Heck

· Sep 21, 2018 · 5:14 AM EDT

MIN RB Dalvin Cook - Week 3 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 3 vs. Buffalo Bills

For the second straight game, Dalvin Cook has finished with more receiving yards than rushing yards. He didn't get many opportunities on the ground (10 carries), but if he's making up for it as a receiver then there's not too much to complain about. The only negative to Cook so far is he hasn't found the end zone.

That could change this week against the Bills, who have allowed the third-most fantasy points to opposing RBs this season. Buffalo has allowed a league-leading six touchdowns against backs this season, so maybe this will be Cook's lucky day. We like him as a strong RB2 play, assuming he plays.

Cook did miss practice on Wednesday and Thursday with a hamstring injury, but he's expected to be fine by game time.

by Jordan Heck

· Sep 14, 2018 · 8:18 AM EDT

MIN RB Dalvin Cook - Week 2 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 2 at Green Bay Packers

Dalvin Cook finished with 95 total yards last week, 40 on the ground (16 carries) and 55 through the air (5 receptions on 7 targets). He was ineffective as a runner (2.5 yards per carry) and was even out-gained on the ground by backup Latavius Murray. Overall, though, he had a solid game for the Vikings.

He faces a somewhat favorable matchup against the Packers this week. Green Bay gave up over 100 rushing yards to backs a week ago, so there's an opportunity for Cook to find success. We like him as an RB2 in standard and PPR formats.

by Jordan Heck

· Sep 07, 2018 · 10:05 PM EDT

MIN RB Dalvin Cook - Week 1 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 1 vs. San Francisco 49ers

Dalvin Cook got off to a great start last season before his unfortunate injury forced him to miss the rest of the year. He's back and healthy in 2018. He gets the start in Week 1 against a favorable 49ers defense.

Cook doesn't offer too much more value in PPR formats compared to standard, but he should get plenty of touches to be valuable in both. We like Cook a lot in Week 1 and he should be viewed as an RB1.

by Jordan Heck

· Jul 30, 2018 · 11:40 PM EDT

MIN RB Dalvin Cook - 2018 Fantasy Football Outlook

Fantasy Upside

Dalvin Cook got off to a great start in his 2017 rookie season, averaging over 100 scrimmage yards per game in the first four weeks. It was a small sample size, but he showed he could be effective as an every-down back. And with Jerick McKinnon leaving in free agency, it leaves a pass-catching role open in the offense, which Cook can fill. Minnesota was already giving Cook plenty of touches as a rookie, and if that keeps up in 2018 then we could see a lot of production in his second season.

Fantasy Downside

We only mentioned four games in Cook’s upside from his rookie season, because that’s all he played before suffering a torn ACL. He’s healthy now, but the injury is a bit worrisome. He also no longer has Pat Shurmur calling plays, so that could lead to fewer touches under new offensive coordinator John DeFilippo.

2018 Bottom Line

Cook appears to be healthy, and gets to start for a great team. Minnesota has a strong defense, which often leads to more opportunities on the ground for a back like Cook. If he can keep up the production from last season, he’ll easily end the year as an RB1. You can expect to take him from the early to late second round in fantasy drafts.

by Jordan Heck

· Sep 28, 2017 · 11:16 PM EDT

MIN RB Dalvin Cook - Week 4 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 4 vs. Detroit Lions

Dalvin Cook continued his strong rookie season with his best performance of the year last week. He finished with 169 total yards and scored his first touchdown of the season. Minnesota clearly feels comfortable with him in charge as Cook finished with 27 carries last week. It's his second 20+ touch game so far this season.

Cook should continue his strong season this week in a favorable matchup against the Lions. Cook is second in the league in rushing yards and rushing attempts. As long as he continues to have those big numbers, then he's worth starting in fantasy. He should be viewed as a low-end RB1 play this week.

by Jordan Heck

· Sep 22, 2017 · 11:34 AM EDT

MIN RB Dalvin Cook - Week 3 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 3 vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Dalvin Cook played well last week, but the game script meant he didn't get as many touches. He only carried the ball 12 times, but he made the most of it, rushing for 64 yards (5.3 yards per carry). He also added 2 receptions for 0 yards.

If Cook is able to get more touches, like he did in Week 1, then he should be fine. But without Sam Bradford in Week 2, the offense wasn't able to move the ball a whole lot.

Cook doesn't get a great matchup this week against the Bucs defense, but he's still worth starting in fantasy due to his talent and opportunity. He should be viewed as a low-end RB1 or strong RB2 play in Week 3.

by Jordan Heck

· Sep 15, 2017 · 12:57 AM EDT

MIN RB Dalvin Cook - Week 2 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 2 at Pittsburgh Steelers

Dalvin Cook showed off in his rookie debut, rushing for 127 yards on 22 carries. He also added 3 catches for 10 yards on 5 receptions. One thing was made clear from the first week: Cook is the main rusher in this offense and he doesn't have much competition. His 22 carries placed third among all rushers in Week 1.

We expect Cook to continue to get touches, which means he should have a good game this week against the Steelers. Pittsburgh was tough against the run in Week 1, but a single game sample size is hard to go off of. We trust Cook's touches and believe he's a low-end RB1 or strong RB2 play this week.