Cook’s Status & the Vikings Quest for the…

For what it’s worth, Zimmer said it’s likely that he gets more touches going forward.

“Yeah, I think there’s a chance that he may end up getting some more playing time. He got a couple carries today, I think,” Zimmer said. “He’s still a young guy, and we brought him in as a kickoff returner and a backup running back, but he’s done a nice job on a couple of these situations for returning the ball.”

Nwangwu had one carry for a gain of 7 yards Sunday — his first offensive touch of the season. He obviously has the two kickoff returns for touchdowns this season, but his only other carry came on special teams.

I also want to rant about the Vikings being snakebit again. First, the missed extra point, then the offensive pass interference not called, and of course the lucky field goal that hit the uprights and somehow went through. Oh well, it’s been that kind of season.

— Jeff Wizner in Blackduck, Minnesota

Ahhh, the life of a Vikings fan.

I’m kidding, Jeff, and empathize with all of the points you made.

I, too, thought it was offensive pass interference on Deebo Samuel with about five minutes left in the third quarter. And then Robbie Gould’s field goal on the ensuing play kisses the upright and deflects in.

Perhaps that field goal is no good if the 49ers get backed up after the missed call?

It has been a wild season for the Vikings though, Jeff, you are correct about that. And while I agree with the points you offered above, I’ll also add this.