Dalvin Cook
RB - FA
2025 Outlook
Availability
Dalvin Cook carried the ball twice for eight yards while not receiving a target in the Cowboys' 27-21 Week 9 loss to the Falcons.
Fantasy Impact
Cook has struggled to make an impact out of the Dallas backfield, finishing with less than 20 rushing yards in two games. The veteran running back should be left off rosters ahead of a Week 10 matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles.
The Cowboys have elevated RB Dalvin Cook from their practice squad for Week 9.
Fantasy Impact
With Ezekiel Elliott inactive for Week 9, Cook is in line to see work as the backup to Rico Dowdle. He tallied 22 total yards in his season debut with Dallas.
Dalvin Cook carried the ball six times for 12 yards in a 30-24 loss to the 49ers in Week 8.
Fantasy Impact
Cook made his 2024 debut after he was elevated from the Dallas practice squad earlier in the day. The veteran running back provided some depth behind Ezekiel Elliott with Rico Dowdle (illness) inactive. It remains to be seen whether Cook stays on the active roster once Dowdle is back in the fold. The Cowboys will face the Falcons in Week 9.
Dallas Cowboys RB Dalvin Cook is being activated from the practice squad to make his Dallas debut.
Fantasy Impact
Cook has been on Dallas' practice squad all season, and this marks his first elevation. Rico Dowdle and Ezekiel Elliott have served as the Cowboys' top RBs this season, with FB Hunter Luepke cycling in on passing downs and two-minute drills. Cook's elevation could be a sign that second-year RB Deuce Vaughn could be inactive. Vaughn has appeared on just over 5% of Dallas' offensive snaps and over 7% of its special teams snaps. Until we see Cook be utilized in the Cowboys' offense, he is not worth a speculative add even in deeper leagues, especially after seeing him disappoint with the New York Jets.
Dalvin Cook is not expected to be elevated from the practice squad this week.
Fantasy Impact
Cook is reportedly "healthy and ready to go" so he could be elevated any week. It will continue to be a committee between Rico Dowdle, Ezekiel Elliott and Deuce Vaughn.
