The Minnesota Vikings are making it a tight contest against a better team in the Green Bay Packers in Week 8, and Dalvin Cook is making sure to leave his mark on the contest as well. The Florida State product recorded his third touchdown against the Packers, giving the Vikings a 21-14 lead early in the third quarter.

Cook has been instrumental in helping the underdog Vikings create a lead against the Packers on Sunday.

He's scored all of their touchdowns, rushing for 119 yards off 18 carries. He's currently averaging an impressive 7.4 yards per rush as well, which clearly has been a contributing factor in his three touchdowns, one of which was a receiving score.

The 25-year old has been able to muster up 489 yards this season off 92 carries coming into his bout against the Vikings.

A win against the 5-1 club would be a huge boost to morale for Minnesota, as the Vikings have only won one game so far this season and own a 1-5 record coming into Week 8.

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