Vikings' Dalvin Cook racks 252 yards, two TDs in win

After topping 200 yards from scrimmage in last week's victory over the Green Bay Packers, Dalvin Cook notched 252 yards and two touchdowns against the Detroit Lions in Sunday's 34-20 win, including a 70-yard rushing score. Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports

Vikings' Dalvin Cook impresses in win over Lions with 252 yards, two TDs

By Erin Walsh | Last updated 11/8/20

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook has been unstoppable since returning from injury last week.

After topping 200 yards from scrimmage in last week's victory over the Green Bay Packers, Cook notched 252 yards and two touchdowns against the Detroit Lions in Sunday's 34-20 win, including a 70-yard rushing score.

DALVIN COOK 70-YARD TD

He’s special.

(via @NFL) pic.twitter.com/4NcgDJhsFQ
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) November 8, 2020

Cook's 252 yards from scrimmage on Sunday are the fourth-most by a Vikings player in a game in franchise history, per ESPN Stats and Information. The 25-year-old also is the first player with at least 200 scrimmage yards and two touchdowns in back-to-back games since Doug Martin in 2012.

Dalvin Cook's 252 yards from scrimmage are the 4th-most by a Vikings player in a game in franchise history.

Cook also the first player with at least 200 scrimmage yards and 2 TD in back-to-back games since Doug Martin in 2012. He's the first player in Vikings history to do it. pic.twitter.com/NWVcWM69il
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) November 8, 2020

The Vikings, who improved to 3-5, are trying to work their way out of an early season hole. If Cook continues to play like he has, Minnesota might be able to gain some ground in the NFC North with the Chicago Bears struggling.

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