Dalvin Cook – Important – Injury
RB Dalvin Cook will miss Sunday’s game against the Buffalo Bills, head coach Mike Zimmer said on Friday. Cook missed practice this week because of a hamstring injury he sustained last week against the Green Bay Packers. Cook said it was only a cramp, but the Vikings aren’t taking any chances after he missed all but four games in 2017 because of an ACL tear. In two games, Cook had a total of 78 yards rushing on 26 carries without a touchdown.
Everson Griffen – Important – Injury
DE Everson Griffen will miss Sunday’s game against the Buffalo Bills, head coach Mike Zimmer said on Friday. Griffen played against the Packers despite a toe injury, but missed practice on Wednesday because of a knee injury he suffered against Green Bay. He had six total tackles and was credited with two half-sacks in the first two games.
Pat Elflein – Noteworthy – Injury
C Pat Elflein will play for the first time this season against the Bills after missing the first two games because of shoulder and ankle injuries. He was a full participant in practice beginning Wednesday.