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5 most trusted pass-catchers for Vikings QB Kirk Cousins

By Dustin Baker

CARSON, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 15: Kirk Cousins #8 of the Minnesota Vikings warms up before the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Dignity Health Sports Park on December 15, 2019 in Carson, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
CARSON, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 15: Kirk Cousins #8 of the Minnesota Vikings warms up before the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Dignity Health Sports Park on December 15, 2019 in Carson, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) /
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Dalvin Cook #33 of the Minnesota Vikings (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images) /

4. Dalvin Cook, RB

With Cousins:

  • Yards per Target: 7.36 yards
  • Percentage of Touchdowns to Target: 1.79 percent
  • Percentage of First Downs to Target: 36.61 percent

Dalvin Cook has been in a contractual holdout with the Vikings for a few weeks. Cook invariably has a checkered injury history, and the conventional theory is that Vikings brass is standoffish about allocating him a colossal chunk of guaranteed money.

Aside from holding the acronym ‘RB’ next to his name, Cook also acts as a wide receiver inside the offensive huddle. He accrued 519 receiving yards in 2019, which was sixth-most of all running backs in the NFL. Cook’s skill-set is one of a handsy pass-catcher, receiver-like slashing ability, and of course, optimal speed. In a pinch, he could line up as a wide receiver and reasonably succeed.

Cook is also a gifted playmaker. Of the top 10 rushing yard leaders in NFL last year, the 24-year-old led all nine tailbacks in gains of 15 yards or more. He is an explosive commodity.

Kirk Cousins has developed a trust with Cook that enables him to serve as a combustible checkdown valve.

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