NFL rushing leader Cook out for Vikings with groin injury

Posted October 16, 2020 7:00 am

The Associated Press

Minnesota Vikings' Dalvin Cook (33) rushes against the Seattle Seahawks during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer) The Associated Press

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) - NFL leading rusher Dalvin Cook will sit out Minnesota's game on Sunday against Atlanta because of a groin injury, giving Alexander Mattison the opportunity for his first career start at running back.

The Vikings also announced Friday that right guard Dru Samia (wrist), cornerback Kris Boyd (hamstring) and wide receiver/kick returner K.J. Osborn (hamstring) were ruled out for the game. Cornerback Holton Hill (foot) was listed as doubtful to face the Falcons.

The Vikings have their bye scheduled for next week, so Cook's absence was likely after getting hurt in the second half last week at Seattle. Mattison rushed for a career-high 112 yards in relief.

Samia has started the last four games for Pat Elflein, who is on injured reserve with a thumb injury. His absence will likely pave the way for second-round draft pick Ezra Cleveland to make his debut in the lineup on Sunday.

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Minnesota Vikings' Alexander Mattison runs onto the field before an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Seattle. The Vikings have been fully confident in Alexander Mattison's ability to complement Dalvin Cook in the backfield, and the second-year running back could get his career start this week if Cook is unable to play with a groin injury. (AP Photo/John Froschauer, File) The Associated Press

Minnesota Vikings' Dalvin Cook (33) heads to a monitor with teammates to celebrate after scoring against the Seattle Seahawks during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren) The Associated Press

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