Kene Nwangwu Will Be Involved
3 years agoMinnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer said that rookie running back Kene Nwangwu will be involved in the offense with Dalvin Cook (shoulder) out at least the next two weeks with a torn labrum in his left shoulder. "He wants to be involved in the offense and we'll find some ways to use him," Zimmer said. Alexander Mattison should carry the load for the Vikes with Cook sidelined, but Nwangwu, who has two kickoff returns for touchdowns in his rookie season, should also have an elevated role as the change-of-pace back behind Mattison. The 23-year-old has only two carries for 16 yards on the season, but he'll be facing a terrible Detroit Lions run defense in Week 13, putting him on the RB4/flex radar in deep leagues.
Source: St. Paul Pioneer Press - Chris Tomasson
Source: St. Paul Pioneer Press - Chris Tomasson