Kirk Cousins slung two touchdown passes to kick off his second run with Minnesota, immediately boosting the Vikings to a 7-2 record. This wasn’t just any win, it was against the Green Bay Packers, who now sit at 6-4.
Cousins’ Epic Comeback and Trade Deadline Splash
Dude was back, and he didn’t waste any time proving it. Just five days after getting re-acquired by the Vikings from the Las Vegas Raiders at Tuesday’s trade deadline, Cousins stepped onto the field and went 21 of 31 for 207 yards. Remember the last time Cousins played at Lambeau Field in a Vikings uniform? It was way back on October 29, 2023, when he tore his achilles tendon during a 24-10 Minnesota victory. Talk about a comeback for the ages. This dude came back from a massive injury, got traded, and then immediately lit up the scoreboard. He completely revitalized an offense that had been sputtering, looking flat under quarterbacks Kyler Murray and Carson Wentz.
Defense Also Delivered Big
It wasn’t just Cousins making noise. The Vikings’ defense came to play, too. Levi Drake Rodriguez was an absolute monster, racking up two of the team’s eight sacks. Eight sacks in one game? That’s dominant, suffocating defense right there, making sure the Packers had no breathing room.
The Vikings are rolling at 7-2, and Cousins’ instant impact is undeniable. Minnesota just got a massive shot in the arm.
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Originally reported by The Guardian.
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