Dalvin Cook Fantasy Football Week 16 Scouting Report

Dalvin Cook
RB
, Dallas Cowboys

Age: 29
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 Frank Ammirante

· Nov 05, 2021 · 9:53 AM EDT

MIN RB Dalvin Cook - Week 9 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 9 at Ravens

It's great to see that Dalvin Cook is back to his regular workload, totaling 51 opportunities in his last two games. While the results weren't there last week against Dallas, you have to love Cook's rest-of-season outlook now that he's back to full health. We need to consider him as an elite RB1 going forward.

Cook goes up against a Ravens defense that ranks 20th in aFPA to running backs, so this is a good matchup. It's also a great game environment as a potential shootout. It's unlikely that this Vikings defense will be able to slow down Lamar Jackson and company, which means that Minnesota will have to play at a fast pace to keep up. Cook has a good chance at a ceiling game this week.

by Frank Ammirante

· Oct 29, 2021 · 10:05 AM EDT

MIN RB Dalvin Cook - Week 8 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 8 vs. Cowboys

Cook got back to his regular workload against the Panthers, rushing 29 times for 140 yards and a touchdown. Cook isn't even on the injury report this week, so it's wheels up for him for the rest of the season. Alexander Mattison only had three touches in the Panthers game, so he's back to his role as insurance for Cook.

Cook goes up against a Cowboys defense that ranks 11th in rush DVOA, but just got gashed by Damien Harris for 101 yards and a touchdown. They're now allowing 4.45 yards per carry, which ranks 22nd in the NFL. This is a terrific spot for a spike week in a favorable game environment that should see a ton of points.

by Frank Ammirante

· Oct 14, 2021 · 12:10 PM EDT

MIN RB Dalvin Cook - Week 6 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 6 at Panthers

Cook is ready to return to the lineup. He was able to practice all week, which is a great sign for his potential workload against the Panthers. It's likely that we'll see Alexander Mattison return to a full-fledged backup role, even after his strong performance in Cook's absence.

Cook goes up against a Panthers defense that ranks 1st in aFPA to running backs and 12th in rush DVOA, so it's a bad spot here. Obviously, you're firing up Cook regardless of matchup, but there's a decent chance that this is more of a floor week for the star running back.

by Frank Ammirante

· Oct 08, 2021 · 10:21 AM EDT

MIN RB Dalvin Cook - Week 5 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 5 vs. Lions

Cook returned to the lineup last week to a limited workload, playing only 49.25% of the snaps while getting only 15 opportunities (nine carries, six targets). It was clear that Cook was not 100 percent. Cook is a game-time decision for today. If he does suit up, it's likely that he will continue to have a limited workload.

That could be enough for Top-10 production against a Lions defense that ranks 32nd in aFPA and 30th in rush DVOA while giving up 4.69 yards per carry (25th). The Vikings are nine-point favorites, so this also projects as a positive game script. Cook would be in contention for RB1 overall this week if there were no injury concerns, but we still need to fire him up in the Top-6 in this spot.

by Frank Ammirante

· Oct 01, 2021 · 10:42 AM EDT

MIN RB Dalvin Cook - Week 4 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 4 vs. Browns

Cook looks ready to return to action after practicing on Thursday. He's currently averaging 16.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR), which ranks as RB6 on the season. Cook is averaging 25 touches per game, continuing to see monster usage that keeps him as a weekly RB1. We have to think that Cook will see a full workload since he's able to suit up. The Vikings likely would not throw him out there at a reduced volume.

Cook goes up against a Browns defense that ranks 6th in aFPA to running backs, which makes this a tough matchup. However, Cook's high volume, passing-game usage, and touchdown equity will help him overcome this challenge. You're firing him up each and every week, as he's virtually matchup-proof. He's a strong bet to find the endzone in this spot.

by Frank Ammirante

· Sep 24, 2021 · 10:39 AM EDT

MIN RB Dalvin Cook - Week 3 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 3 vs. Seahawks

Cook remains an elite RB1 on a weekly basis, averaging 21 rush attempts and five targets so far this season. He's one of the few true bell-cows remaining in the NFL. The risk here is that Cook is currently nursing an ankle injury, putting his status in question for this game. However, it appears that Cook should be good to go against a Seahawks defense that just allowed Derrick Henry to go off for 237 total yards and three touchdowns.

While the Vikings have been much more pass-heavy this season, this isn't a big deal for Cook since he can make an impact in the passing game, catching 8-of-10 targets for 60 yards so far this season. Don't worry about a limited workload with the ankle injury because if we see Cook suit up, we can expect a full slate of volume in a projected shootout. Cook is in contention for overall RB1 this week.

by Frank Ammirante

· Sep 16, 2021 · 11:25 AM EDT

MIN RB Dalvin Cook - Week 2 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 2 at Cardinals

Cook reminded everyone why he's an elite RB1 every week against the Bengals in Week 1. While he was inefficient on the ground, totaling only 61 yards on 20 carries, he made up for it by catching 6-of-7 targets for 43 yards, finishing as RB8 for the week. Cook remains one of the few running backs who can average 20+ touches per game. He's a matchup-proof RB1 each and every week.

Cook takes on a Cardinals defense that ranked 17th in aFPA to running backs last season, but they just limited Derrick Henry to 17 carries for 58 yards. It's possible that this is an improved unit and that we could see another inefficient game on the ground for Cook, but that's not too much of a concern given his usage in the passing game. Cook has high touchdown equity in a projected shootout, so fire him up as an elite RB1.