Minnesota Vikings RB Dalvin Cook on the verge of franchise records

Historic. The only way to describe the Minnesota Vikings (11-3) win over the Indianapolis Colts. Not only is it the largest comeback in NFL history, but it also clinches the Vikings a homefield playoff game with the NFC North crown. The focal points of the game are undoubtedly this new clutch factor added to QB […]

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Dec 17, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (4) scores on a touchdown reception as Indianapolis Colts safety Rodney McLeod (26) and safety Julian Blackmon (32) pursue late during the fourth quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports

Historic. The only way to describe the Minnesota Vikings (11-3) win over the Indianapolis Colts. Not only is it the largest comeback in NFL history, but it also clinches the Vikings a homefield playoff game with the NFC North crown.

The focal points of the game are undoubtedly this new clutch factor added to QB Kirk Cousins, as well as the elite play of WR Justin Jefferson, as well as the standout performance of WR K.J. Osborne.

Jefferson, having needed 117 receiving yards to stay on track to break the single-season receiving yards, finished the game with 123.

However, one of the less talked about heroes of the game is RB Dalvin Cook. The Vikings superstar finished with 180 combined yards (95 rushing, 95 receiving). By far his best game of the year, highlighted by the long screen pass that would tie the game.

However, this was to be expected of Cook, given the Colts struggles. His 95 yards pushed him past Bill Brown for fourth all-time in Minnesota Vikings history for rushing yards.

But it's won't stop there.

Not only does Cook have his fourth straight season with at least 1,000 yards on the ground, but he only needs 23 yards to move up another notch.

Which would pass Chuck Foreman for third in franchise history. As well as put him only 930 yards of Robert Smith for second, which would only trail some guy named Adrian Peterson for the franchise mark.

When it's all set and done, Cook is going to go down as one of the Vikings greatest all-time players. Not even finished with his sixth season, he seems to only get better. Key come the post season.

Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports