Source: Vikings.com
Minnesota Vikings RB Dalvin Cook (groin) will practice Wednesday, Oct. 28.
He's expected to return in Week 8 and that should give a boost to the Vikings up-and-down offense. For you fantasy GM's, Monitor Cook on Friday to see if he fully practices before the game against the Packers on Sunday.
@Goalline posted:Fuck, if we are dreaming that much, give me Pat Mahomes.
Ooooh, we would finally have our own Taysom Hill.
Pulled from Athletic courtesy @Coach
The Packers are converting third-and-long situations (more than 6 yards) at a 42.9-percent clip, which is second-best in the NFL. This is an improvement after being 18th last season and 24th in 2018.
The offense converted third-and-9, third-and-10 and third-and-7 situations on Sunday in Houston. QB Aaron Rodgers is averaging 10.3 yards per attempt on third down, which leads the NFL.
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Let's hope THAT continues!
Aaron Jones wants to play, but the #Packers continue to be conservative with their star RB's calf strain. Meanwhile, #Vikings RB Dalvin Cook (groin) returned to practice and Mike Zimmer said he expects Cook to play Sunday at Lambeau Field. Happy 1,000th show @gmfb @nflnetwork pic.twitter.com/cCS1fvpKac
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) October 29, 2020
Resting Jones undoubtedly the right move.
Marathon not a sprint.
No different than resting KC & Davante before the bye.
Health is key
Its the right move for the team, no reason to rush players back if we can help it. If Jones misses out on an incentive because he was held out of a game he could have played then that's shitty. Same for Davante.
Matt LaFleur mentions that Kevin King had a setback with his injury.
— Andy Herman (@AndyHermanNFL) October 29, 2020
I am completely stunned! Not Kevin King!
Kevin King is hurt wow what a shocker
Matt LaFleur hints at #Packers WR Equanimeous St. Brown maybe earning more playing time: "I think there's a good chance you'll probably see him out there more than what he has shown in previous weeks."
— Ryan Wood (@ByRyanWood) October 29, 2020
@Tschmack posted:Kevin King is hurt wow what a shocker
Tough to pay him a starting caliber salary when you can't stay on the field. This goes back to his college days. On the plus side, unless there's an idiot owner who grossly overpays, the Packers could make him a pretty average offer in 2021 and he may have no choice but to accept it.
Time for ESB to put up. Considering the dearth of WR options, it's a quality opportunity to potentially carve out a spot. Just make the routine, move-the-stick plays - everything above and beyond is gravy.
Again, TJ Watt for Kevin busted up King. JFC. ThanksTed!!!
Esty Afew
@packerboi posted:Tough to pay him a starting caliber salary when you can't stay on the field. This goes back to his college days. On the plus side, unless there's an idiot owner who grossly overpays, the Packers could make him a pretty average offer in 2021 and he may have no choice but to accept it.
So you’re saying keep the fragile flower because he’d be cheap? I’d rather have a player like A.J. Hawk—-always available 5 yards past the line of scrimmage.
Vikings' injury report is the same as yesterday. Cameron Dantzler is on the COVID/reserve list and didn't practice. Neither did Holton Hill (foot) or Mike Hughes (neck), making it look increasingly likely that the Vikings will head to Lambeau with their top three Week 1 CBs out.
— Chad Graff (@ChadGraff) October 29, 2020
Could be a big day for #17.
Looks like wind may be a factor with passing game on Sunday
Decreasing cloudiness and windy. High 38F. Winds NW at 25 to 35 mph. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph.
"Top 3 wk 1 CB's" for min is a perfect name for that group. I'm not sure if this is addition by subtraction or just a pleasant coincidence.
Is Kevin King the new Nick Perry?
@rtfb posted:Time for ESB to put up. Considering the dearth of WR options, it's a quality opportunity to potentially carve out a spot. Just make the routine, move-the-stick plays - everything above and beyond is gravy.
Or what? Pretty confident he won't get cut after the game regardless of whether he "puts up" or not.
So sounds like Mason may not play?
It's not his kicking leg that hurts. But his back could be an issue. I'll bet he kicks FG and PAT. Maybe we see Opie Wizzbanger doing kick offs.
@packerboi posted:Matt LaFleur hints at #Packers WR Equanimeous St. Brown maybe earning more playing time: "I think there's a good chance you'll probably see him out there more than what he has shown in previous weeks."
— Ryan Wood (@ByRyanWood) October 29, 2020
MLF is so good, forcing the Vikings to gameplan for ESB!
I mean, sure the gameplan is laughing uncontrollably, but who knows, maybe they hyperventilate and pass out game time after seeing ESB starting!
@DH13 posted:Is Kevin King the new Nick Perry?
King has actually played well when healthy though.
@packerboi posted:Matt LaFleur hints at #Packers WR Equanimeous St. Brown maybe earning more playing time: "I think there's a good chance you'll probably see him out there more than what he has shown in previous weeks."
— Ryan Wood (@ByRyanWood) October 29, 2020
In other words, time for the now annual disappearance of MVS from the WR rotation. Have a seat, son!
@Grave Digger posted:King has actually played well when healthy though.
So did Nick. When healthy.
Nick was a mixed bag. He was better in run defense, but he wasn’t a big pass rush threat generally. King has actually improved, especially this year, and seems to be on a trajectory toward being a top CB.
Digger, I totally agree about King and I think he has been on his way to being an elite CB he is that talented. But, he is only on the field what seems like 50% of the time and you can't pay big money gambling he will find a way to stay healthy.
Now just because I said that he will leave GB for a huge contract and suddenly become 100% healthy all the time and become a top 3 CB.
King is a pretty good CB, but the reality is until proven otherwise, you are likely only getting him for about 12-14 games per year. And of course, you want to do everything you can to be sure he's healthy for playoff and December football.
His availability has to play into his contract as well. I'm fine with the Packers extending him, but it has to be an incentive driven contract based on availability. Otherwise, some idiot owner can overpay him for games he will not be there for.
Some team will likely be willing to overpay King. Talent doesn't matter when you're not on the field and King can't stay there with any consistency.
Vikings cornerbacks for this week vs the Packers:
— Mike Clay (@MikeClayNFL) October 30, 2020
1. Rd 1 rookie Jeff Gladney
2. Rd 5 rookie Harrison Hand
3. 2019 7th Kris Boyd
4. 2018 UDFA Chris Jones
5. 2019 UDFA Mark Fields
@michiganjoe posted:Vikings cornerbacks for this week vs the Packers:
— Mike Clay (@MikeClayNFL) October 30, 2020
1. Rd 1 rookie Jeff Gladney
2. Rd 5 rookie Harrison Hand
3. 2019 7th Kris Boyd
4. 2018 UDFA Chris Jones
5. 2019 UDFA Mark Fields
Their best CB might just be the wind.
I am not an advocate for running up a score, but if this game turns to a 34-17 or a 35-10 type game or better entering the 4th Q, on a short week the Packers should love nothing more then to pull nearly all their key starters.
Kevin King (quad) also ruled out. https://t.co/ZBHdOGJ7Cr
— Rob Demovsky (@RobDemovsky) October 30, 2020
Another starting audition for Josh Jackson (playing better than I anticipated).
Jackson has occasionally made plays.
Save Jones for the Niners. We will need him.
LaFleur said he isn't sure if LT David Bakhtiari (chest) is going to play against the #Vikings. Said he'd give him until game time. "We want to make sure he's fully healthy before we put him on the field," he said.
— Tom Silverstein (@TomSilverstein) October 30, 2020
My guess is they stay cautious and hold him out.
I hate those predictions. Every time we think we are going to stomp a team, it turns into a nail-biter, and as usual, this is one of the two annual Superb Owls for the Vikings. Let's just win this, and I don't care how ugly the win is.
