Minnesota’s topsy-turvy season continued last Sunday, ending Week 12 below .500 after a crushing 34-26 loss in Santa Clara.

The Vikings didn’t just lose a game, but an incredibly valuable piece in the process. Pro Bowl running back Dalvin Cook suffered what now has become known to be a dislocated shoulder. Cook was carted off the field at Levi’s Stadium late in the third quarter. A brutal hit from San Francisco’s Kevin Givens caused carnage to both Cook, and Minnesota’s playoff hopes.

In a sign of wonderful sportsmanship, players from both teams took to their knees in prayer and personally consoling the Florida State product. Cook has been in fine form once again this season, rushing for 975 yards and four touchdowns across nine games this season.

On Monday, Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer said Cook was “day-to-day,” though if Adam Schefter is to be believed, the situation is far worse. The ESPN insider reported on Nov. 30 that Cook is likely to miss games against the Lions and Steelers but the hope is he returns for Monday Night Football vs. Chicago on Dec. 20.

Zimmer would not comment on whether Cook dislocated his shoulder but firmly denied the 26-year-old had tore his labrum.