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• Matthew Stafford can play Sunday, can’t practice this week

  04-11-2020 22:46
  
  Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, but that reportedly won’t force the team to turn to backup Chase Daniel against the Vikings on Sunday. Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports that Stafford will have to miss practice all week because he’s been deemed a high-risk close contact of someone who [more]
  
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• Days Before Matchup Vs. Vikings, Lions Place QB Stafford On Reserve/COVID-19 List

  04-11-2020 22:21
  
  MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — The Detroit Lions have placed quarterback Matthew Stafford on its reserve/COVID-19 just days before the team’s matchup against the Minnesota Vikings.The Lions made the announcement on Wednesday afternoon, saying they will not confirm if Stafford is in quarantine or tested positive for COVID-19, as per NFL policy.
  The #Lions have placed QB Matthew Stafford on the Reserve/COVID-19 list pic.twitter.com/rUQS6DDRSB
  — Detroit Lions (@Lions) November 4, 2020RELATE
  
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• Matthew Stafford goes on COVID-19 list

  04-11-2020 22:18
  
  The Lions may need a new quarterback for Sunday’s game against the Vikings. The team announced on Wednesday that Matthew Stafford has been placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list. The reason for the placement was not given as teams are not permitted to say whether players go on because of positive tests or close contact with [more]
  
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• Dalvin Cook Named Week 8’s Top NFC Offensive Player After 4 TD Performance Against Packers

  04-11-2020 17:27
  
  MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook has been named the NFC Offensive Player of the Week after scoring four touchdowns against the Green Bay Packers.
  It’s the third such honor for Cook, who set new career highs in carries (30), scrimmage yards (226) and total touchdowns (4) against the NFC North rival in Week 8.(credit: Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
  Cook missed the previous game with a groin injury that had him listed as questionable, but he looked just fine ag
  
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• Mike Zimmer sees some Emmitt Smith in Dalvin Cook

  04-11-2020 16:43
  
  Vikings running back Dalvin Cook showed the world what he can do on Sunday at Green Bay. He showed his head coach skills that reminded Mike Zimmer of an all-time great tailback. “[Cook has] got such quick feet and acceleration,” Zimmer said earlier this week, via Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press. “He [more]
  
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• Dalvin Cook is the NFC offensive player of the week

  04-11-2020 14:44
  
  Dalvin Cook was back in the Vikings lineup last Sunday and the running back did his best to make up for lost time. Cook missed Week 6 with a groin injury, but was back after the team’s bye week and accounted for every Vikings touchdown in Minnesota’s 28-22 win over the Packers. He ran 30 [more]
  
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