Vikings' Dalvin Cook: Modest output in loss

Cook rushed 18 times for 78 yards and did not record a reception on two targets in Sunday's 20-16 loss to the Cowboys.

Cook had been battling an off-and-on ankle injury this season, but he got the benefit of extra rest during the team's Week 7 bye. The star back didn't turn in a poor effort -- it just wasn't up to his lofty standards. The big win for his managers was that the ankle appeared to hold up just fine during the contest. Cook will face another tough run defense when the Vikings go on the road to meet the Ravens (fourth-stingiest rush defense) next Sunday, but Cook is a must-start asset when healthy.