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Tagged: Latavius Murray (57 Results)

Oct
20

Cook out on Sunday vs. Jets

Minnesota running back DALVIN COOK will miss his fourth game of the season on Sunday when the Vikings play against the New York Jets. Cook continues to deal with a hamstringMore injury that has fantasy owners hamstrung. With Cook out, LATAVIUS MURRAY will lead the backfield. Murray is coming off a career-high 155 rushing yards last Sunday. Less

Source: Minneapolis Star-Tribune

Oct
15

Murray leads Vikings with career-high game

Minnesota running back LATAVIUS MURRAY rushed for a career-high 155 yards and a touchdown in Sunday’s win against the Arizona Cardinals. Murray started for the Vikings in place of DALVIN COOK, who has missed three of the last four games as he continues to deal with a hamstring injury.

Source: ESPN.com

Sep
22

Vikings RB Cook out vs. Bills

Minnesota running back DALVIN COOK will miss Sunday’s game against the Buffalo Bills due to a left hamstring injury. With Cook out of action, LATAVIUS MURRAY will get the start andMore handle the bulk of the workload in the Vikings backfield. Cook insists that he will be ready for the following week when the Vikings play against the Los Angeles Rams. Less

Source: St. Paul Pioneer Press

Around the NFL: Overlooked veterans

A couple of crusty old veterans caught my eye on the initial preseason games. Robert Turbin and Latavius Murray. Neither is what you would call a building-block player, but both might get some goal-line touches this year.   more »

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Jan
24

McKinnon looking for increased role

Minnesota running back JERICK MCKINNON will become a free agent in March and has made it clear that he is looking for an increased role in the backfield. With LATAVIUS MURRAYMore under contract for 2 more years and DALVIN COOK returning from an ACL injury, it’s likely that the expanded role McKinnon is seeking will not be in Minnesota. Less

Source: ESPN.com

Nov
20

Murray leads Vikings running game

The Minnesota Vikings continue to feature a committee backfield with running backs LATAVIUS MURRAY and JERICK MCKINNON. On Sunday afternoon against the Los Angeles Rams, it was Murray with the hot hand. While the carries were split almost evenly, Murray led the way with 2 touchdowns.

Source: Minneapolis Star-Tribune

Oct
14

“Hot Hand” to lead Vikings

Minnesota running back LATAVIUS MURRAY replaced injured rookie DALVIN COOK last week, starting the game against Chicago. But fellow running back JERICK MCKINNON had the “hot hand” and ended up doublingMore Murray in snaps by the end of the night. Unfortunately for fantasy owners, the Vikings plan to continue with the “hot hand” strategy moving forward. Less

Source: NFL.com

Oct
6

Vikings sign veteran RB Ridley

The Minnesota Vikings have signed veteran free-agent running back STEVAN RIDLEY. With rookie DALVIN COOK suffering a season-ending ACL tear, Ridley is expected to add depth in the Vikings backfield. WithMore LATAVIUS MURRAY and JERICK MCKINNON also in the mix, the Minnesota backfield is a risky fantasy proposition at this point. Less

Source: ESPN.com

Podcast: October 3 episode of the Fantasy Index Podcast available now

After losing perhaps his most important player of 2017, Justin Eleff hopes to scrape by with a lot of luck on the waiver wire. Sponsored by Draft Day Sports Pro Football 2018 (draftdaysports.com).  more »

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Aug
26

Bradford praises rookie RB Cook

Minnesota quarterback SAM BRADFORD said that rookie running back DALVIN COOK has masterfully absorbed everything the Vikings have thrown at him thus far. Cook has surpassed running backs LATAVIUS MURRAY andMore JERICK MCKINNON as the team’s unquestioned lead runner. He has shown talent rushing and receiving while also being able to stay on the field on passing downs due to his exceptional pass protection skills. Less

Source: NFL.com

Aug
10

Vikings RB Murray to be ready for season opener

Minnesota running back LATAVIUS MURRAY and head coach Mike Zimmer both expect Murray to be ready for the regular season opener against the New Orleans Saints. Murray was activated off theMore PUP list this week and practiced with the team for the first time. While he is on track for the season opener, Murray did confirm that he will not travel with the team to Buffalo for their first preseason game tonight. Less

Source: Twin Cities Pioneer Press

Aug
8

Vikings activate Murray from PUP list

The Minnesota Vikings activated veteran running back LATAVIUS MURRAY from the PUP list on Monday. Murray has yet to practice with the team since having surgery on his right ankle inMore March, just six days after signing with the Vikings. In Murray’s absence, rookie second-round pick DALVIN COOK has received most of the snaps with the first-team offense. Less

Source: Minneapolis Star-Tribune

Aug
1

Murray, Zimmer disagree on importance of camp

Minnesota running back LATAVIUS MURRAY, still recovering from right ankle surgery, doesn’t feel he will be behind schedule if his recovery extends through the end of training camp. His coach, MikeMore Zimmer, disagrees and says that Murray “needs to get out there”. Rookie first-round pick DALVIN COOK, meanwhile, could find himself in the starting role if Murray doesn’t “get out there” soon. Less

Source: Minneapolis Star-Tribune

Jul
25

Vikings RB Murray placed on PUP list

Minnesota running back LATAVIUS MURRAY is still recovering from offseason ankle surgery and was placed on the Physically Unable to Perform list for the start of training camp. Murray could stillMore be activated this preseason, but his continued absence opens the door for rookie running back DALVIN COOK and fellow back JERICK MCKINNON. Less

Source: Minneapolis Star-Tribune

Jun
20

Vikings coach thinks rookie RB Cook can be special

Minnesota head coach Mike Zimmer says that Vikings rookie running back DALVIN COOK has a chance to be special and that he has been very impressed with Cook this spring. CookMore has seen more action with LATAVIUS MURRAY recovering from ankle surgery and the reviews have been glowing. Once Murray returns, it will be interesting to see how the backfield workload shakes out. Less

Source: ESPN.com

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