The Vikings and running back Dalvin Cook are parting ways after six seasons, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The long-rumored split will have big time implications for fantasy managers, starting out with an increase in the value of Alexander Mattison. A talented runner who rarely had a chance to be a featured back, he’ll now be a solid No. 2 fantasy option and worth a top-50 pick in redrafts.
As for Cook, there should be no shortage of suitors for his services. While he did put up a career-low 4.4 yards per carry last season, he still rushed for over 1,100 yards and averaged 14 PPR points per game. In all, Cook finished as the RB11 in what many believe was a down season for the first former first-round fantasy selection.
Here’s my top five favorite potential fantasy landing spots for Cook, who turns 28 later this summer. These don’t take into account salary cap situations, since we’ve learned those can be “massaged,” but rather where Cook might see the most opportunities. We’ll start off with maybe the most likely spot, South Beach.
