Cook Runs Over Lions, Vikings Rough up Stafford in 34-20 Win

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Dalvin Cook kept his brilliant season rolling by rushing for a career-high 206 yards and two scores on 22 carries, leading the Minnesota Vikings to a 34-20 victory over the Detroit Lions.

Kirk Cousins threw for three touchdowns, two to tight end Irv Smith Jr., in his second straight turnover-free performance.

The Vikings picked up their first home win this season and are now 3-5.

Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford left in the fourth quarter for concussion evaluation after taking a knee to the head during a sack. He was picked off on consecutive possessions in the third quarter. The team said he was cleared of the head injury.

Next, the Vikings face the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on Monday Night Football November 16th at 7:15 PM CT on ESPN.