Vikings vs NY Jets: RB Cook to miss third straight game with hamstring injury

Cook has just 98 yards on 36 carries this season while dealing with the bothersome hamstring.

Minnesota running back Dalvin Cook will miss third straight game with a hamstring injury when the Vikings face the New York Jets on Sunday.

Cook appeared to be making progress when he was a full practice participant on Wednesday. But he missed the past two days and was declared as out on Friday's injury report.

Cook has just 98 yards on 36 carries this season while dealing with the bothersome hamstring.

"It makes it difficult because you never really know," Vikings coach Mike Zimmer told reporters of Cook's situation. "He comes out and he says, 'Hey, I'm good to go.' And it's just kind of how it goes. You have to have versatility in your game plan."

Latavius Murray will start in Cook's place.

Murray racked up a career-high 155 yards on 24 carries in last Sunday's win over the Arizona Cardinals.

"He's a guy that needs carries and the physicality of things," Zimmer said. "I like Latavius and the way he approaches the game, and typically he's not a one-carry-every-quarter guy, he's a guy that needs to get the football some."

Minnesota also ruled out offensive tackle Riley Reiff (foot), safety Andrew Sendejo (groin) and defensive end Everson Griffen (mental health).

Defensive tackle Linval Joseph (ankle, knee, shoulder) is listed as questionable.

(With inputs from agencies.)