Minnesota Vikings Best and Worst: Week 15 vs. Los Angeles Chargers

CARSON, CA - DECEMBER 15: Defensive end Danielle Hunter #99 of the Minnesota Vikings forces running back Austin Ekeler #30 of the Los Angeles Chargers to loose the ball in the second half of the game at Dignity Health Sports Park on December 15, 2019 in Carson, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images) /

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CARSON, CA - DECEMBER 15: Minnesota Vikings C.J. Ham (30) checked on teammate Dalvin Cook (33) who was injured on a run in the third quarter during an NFL football game in Carson, California. (Photo by Carlos Gonzalez/Star Tribune via Getty Images)

Minnesota Vikings C.J. Ham (30) checked on teammate Dalvin Cook (33) (Photo by Carlos Gonzalez/Star Tribune via Getty Images) /

The worst thing – The kitchen is closed

The success of the Minnesota Vikings offense this season has been due to a great blend of a strong rushing attack and an efficient passing game. Sadly, that balance is sure to take a bit of a hit…at least for the next few weeks.

During the game against the Chargers, Dalvin Cook struggled to get going, only gaining 27 yards on nine carries. However, he didn’t get a chance to expand on those numbers because he left the game with what looked like a shoulder injury.

If the purple and gold have to be without the playmaking ability of Cook as well as the bruising running of Mattison, that puts a lot of pressure on the offensive line and the duo of Mike Boone and Ameer Abdullah, who held up fairly well against the Chargers.

Let’s just hope that both the injury to Cook and whatever kept Mattison sidelined for Week 15 heal completely and quickly so the Vikings have as many of their talented players available for their final run at the playoffs and hopefully deep into the postseason.

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