5 years agoMinnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook is primed for a big game to start the season, squaring off against an Atlanta Falcons Defense that got absolutely crushed by running backs in 2018. The Falcons allowed 10 top-10 finishes by running backs last year, and have been notorious for allowing tons of receiving yardage to the position for a few years now. Cook should get a full workload on Sunday in a game with a high Vegas total (47.5) and with the Vikings as 4.5-point favorites at home. The Vikings now have rookie Alexander Mattison backing up Cook, but he doesn't appear to be a threat to Cook's passing-down work for the time being. Dalvin Cook should be fed touches early and often and can be viewed as an RB1 with top-5 potential in this favorable matchup. He's also a worthy play in daily formats with a safe floor and a high ceiling for tournaments.--Kyle Ringstad - RotoBaller
Source: NFL.com