Cook, Vikings can’t capitalize on Jefferson’s record day

By BOB TRIPI
Associated Press

DETROIT (AP) — In the end, no amount of fireworks from Kirk Cousins and Justin Jefferson could overcome perhaps the worst game of Vikings running back Dalvin Cook’s six-year career. Cook was held to 23 yards on 15 carries in Minnesota’s 34-23 loss to the Detroit Lions, keeping the Vikings from clinching a division title despite Jefferson’s franchise-record 223 yards receiving. Cook’s 1.5 yards per carry were the fewest in a game with at least 10 attempts in his career. Cook, who entered averaging 77.3 yards per game, was unable to get unleashed against a Lions defense which is ranked last in the league.