Yes, it's early. Yes, anything can happen. And, yes, knock on wood if it makes you feel better.
But as far as the Vikings are concerned, there is no hesitation or feeling of premature celebration in taking a victory lap 31 months after their pre-draft due diligence told them it was safe to move up in the second round to select Florida State running back Dalvin Cook, a first-round talent who was free-falling in large part because of a bouquet of red flags involving off-the-field issues and his character, or perceived lack thereof.
On Thursday — three days before the Vikings and their NFL leader in total yards from scrimmage were to face Denver at U.