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The Minnesota Vikings desperately need a win over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday Night Football. They hit a rough patch after Dalvin Cook and Adam Thielen fell to injury. However, the franchise receives a massive boost ahead of their game on Thursday.
According to Adam Schefter, Dalvin Cook is officially playing on Thursday Night Football against the Steelers. This is huge for the Vikings, as they now have their star running back in the lineup. They'll need all the help they can get, as Pittsburgh has one of the best defenses in the league.
Vikings RB Dalvin Cook will play tonight vs. the Steelers with a shoulder harness, just as he did vs. the Saints in a January 2020 wild-card game, when he had 31 touches for 130 yards and two touchdowns. With the harness, expectations are that Cook maintains his regular workload.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 9, 2021
With the Steelers also fighting for their playoff lives, this game becomes much more interesting with Dalvin Cook officially playing. The Vikings utilize a run-first offense and Cook is one of the best running backs in the league. Considering Adam Thielen won't be playing, Minnesota needs Cook to provide consistency out of the backfield to have a chance to defeat Pittsburgh.
As Schefter pointed out, the last time Dalvin Cook wore a shoulder harness, the Vikings' star running back dominated the New Orleans Saints in a wild-card playoff game. We'll see how Thursday's game plays out, but Minnesota fans should feel much better about their chances.
The Steelers have a stout defense, but they've proven to be beatable. If the Vikings can control the clock and not turn the ball over, they should be able to earn the win. It'll be interesting to see how this one plays out with Dalvin Cook back in the mix. Make sure to tune in, as this important matchup kicks off at 8:20 pm Eastern.
