Vikings' Dalvin Cook running into the MVP conversation

MINNEAPOLIS -- Dalvin Cook has covered a lot of ground this season, entering and exiting Week 8 leading the NFL in rushing yards (823) and yards from scrimmage (1,116).

When he finds a cutback lane or can bounce his way to the outside, the Minnesota Vikings running back is nearly unstoppable. According to NFL Next Gen Stats data, Cook’s 700 yards gained on outside runs is leaps and bounds ahead of any other back in the league (Cleveland's Nick Chubb is the next closest with 460).

At the midway point of a 6-2 Vikings season, Cook is quietly putting together a breakout season worthy of consideration in the MVP conversation. What he has accomplished in both the running and passing games are on…