Running Back Ranking Tiers

The Vikings running back finished in the top three of nearly every category in 2019 but is somehow not in the running as a top five pick in 2020 fantasy drafts.

Dalvin Cook had a career year in 2019 as he rushed for 1,135 yards, scored 13 touchdowns and caught 53 passes for 519 yards. While Christian McCaffrey, Saquon Barkley, Alvin Kamara, Michael Thomas, and Ezekiel Elliott are getting all the love as top five picks, the Vikings rusher is left out of the conversation. Sports Illustrated’s fantasy football analyst Dr. Roto says that’s a big mistake and argues Cook should very much be considered as a top-three pick in 2020 fantasy football drafts. 

Inside The Vikings editor, Will Ragatz joined Dr. Roto to discuss Cook’s stat projections and ranking heading into the upcoming season.

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