Vikings QB Kirk Cousins dazzles in prime time in statement MNF win over 49ers
1 year, 2 months ago

Vikings QB Kirk Cousins dazzles in prime time in statement MNF win over 49ers

New York Times  

MINNEAPOLIS — Nine years ago, almost to the day, Kirk Cousins was benched at halftime of a football game. Tyler Polumbus, one of Cousins’ former teammates, said recently that two weeks after the benching, he and Cousins were seated on a cold, aluminum bench at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis before a game. GO DEEPER Cousins, Addison guide Vikings to upset win over 49ers “I told him on the field, ‘You’re an effing dog,’” Vikings running back Cam Akers said after the game. “He played a hell of a game tonight, man.” Despite entering the game 2-10 in 12 previous starts on Monday night, Cousins shredded an experienced 49ers defense that came into the contest as the NFL’s third-ranked unit against the pass. “It’s a culmination of this team’s growth and how we’ve dealt with adversity and our belief in one another to put on a performance like that,” head coach Kevin O’Connell said.

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Don’t write off Kirk Cousins just yet despite his benching: Analysis
3 days, 14 hours ago

Don’t write off Kirk Cousins just yet despite his benching: Analysis

Associated Press  

Kirk Cousins didn’t forget how to play quarterback. There’s no sugarcoating the way Cousins played over the past five games. That prompted Falcons coach Raheem Morris to make the bold decision to bench Cousins for rookie Michael Penix Jr. in the middle of a playoff chase. “That guy has carried us,” Morris said after Cousins threw four picks in a …

Kirk Cousins' Comeback in Atlanta: A Turning Point for the Falcons
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Kirk Cousins' Comeback in Atlanta: A Turning Point for the Falcons

Associated Press  

Kirk Cousins leads a massive turnaround in Atlanta, now he’s got to finish strong. The Falcons (6-3) have a firm grasp on first place in the NFC South, putting them in a strong position to make the playoffs for the first time since the 2017 season. Cousins is a big reason for the renaissance, showing he was very much worth …

Kirk Cousins looks to build his postseason legacy with the Falcons
9 months, 1 week ago

Kirk Cousins looks to build his postseason legacy with the Falcons

Associated Press  

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Kirk Cousins has a single playoff victory in his long career. “When the owner, general manager, head coach and quarterback are on the same page, that’s when you really have a chance to go win a Super Bowl,” Cousins said at the team’s suburban training facility. That’s exciting for me and why I’m thrilled to be …

How to sum up Kirk Cousins’ six prolific seasons in Minnesota? It’s complicated
9 months, 1 week ago

How to sum up Kirk Cousins’ six prolific seasons in Minnesota? It’s complicated

New York Times  

After a victory, most postgame locker rooms are raging. GO DEEPER Kirk Cousins' Achilles injury leaves Vikings teammates emotional despite win over Packers A similar sentiment exists now among key locker room figures in the aftermath of Monday’s news. Cousins, a free agent who since 2018 has been the Vikings’ starter, informed the team that he would be leaving to …

Vikings confirm Cousins is done for the season with a torn Achilles tendon in a devastating blow
1 year, 1 month ago

Vikings confirm Cousins is done for the season with a torn Achilles tendon in a devastating blow

News 18  

EAGAN, Minn.: Kirk Cousins has a torn right Achilles tendon that will end his season, the Minnesota Vikings announced on Monday after his first career injury put a somber tone on their three-game winning streak. New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers has raised the possibility of returning yet this season from his torn left Achilles tendon, but after getting hurt …

Minnesota Vikings’ Kirk Cousins set to miss rest of NFL season through injury
1 year, 1 month ago

Minnesota Vikings’ Kirk Cousins set to miss rest of NFL season through injury

The Independent  

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Vikings confirm Cousins is done for the season with a torn Achilles tendon in a devastating blow
1 year, 1 month ago

Vikings confirm Cousins is done for the season with a torn Achilles tendon in a devastating blow

Associated Press  

EAGAN, Minn. — Kirk Cousins has a torn right Achilles tendon that will end his season, dampening the mood around the Minnesota Vikings after their recent resurgence and putting the front office and coaching staff in a scramble to figure out which quarterback to finish with. New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers has raised the long-shot possibility of returning yet …

Cousins throws 2 TD passes before leaving with injury in Vikings’ 24-10 victory over Packers
1 year, 1 month ago

Cousins throws 2 TD passes before leaving with injury in Vikings’ 24-10 victory over Packers

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Kirk Cousins led the Minnesota Vikings back to relevance after their poor start to the season. Cousins threw a pair of touchdown passes before leaving in the fourth quarter of the Vikings’ 24-10 victory over the slumping Green Bay Packers 24-10 on Sunday. Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell said after the game that the Vikings are “fearing …

Vikings’ Cousins leaves game in 4th quarter with what the team fears is an Achilles tendon injury
1 year, 1 month ago

Vikings’ Cousins leaves game in 4th quarter with what the team fears is an Achilles tendon injury

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins has never missed a game because of injury in his 12-year career, a testament to remarkable toughness as well as good fortune. Cousins, 35, left in the fourth quarter of his team’s 24-10 victory over the Green Bay Packers on Sunday with what the team believes is an Achilles tendon injury. …

Kirk Cousins’ Achilles injury leaves Vikings teammates emotional despite win over Packers
1 year, 1 month ago

Kirk Cousins’ Achilles injury leaves Vikings teammates emotional despite win over Packers

New York Times  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — They knew. Head coach Kevin O’Connell said after the game the team is “fearing an Achilles injury.” Meanwhile, a league source told The Athletic’s Dianna Russini that the Vikings believe Cousins tore his Achilles tendon. GO DEEPER Vikings QB Kirk Cousins tears Achilles “I’m thinking of Kirk,” O’Connell said. Before Netflix’s “Quarterback” aired, a lot of …

Angry the 49ers squandered their hot start? So were they after loss to Vikings
1 year, 2 months ago

Angry the 49ers squandered their hot start? So were they after loss to Vikings

New York Times  

MINNEAPOLIS — The anguish was clearly visible on Christian McCaffrey’s face as he spoke after the San Francisco 49ers’ 22-17 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. “The one throw to Jauan is the one tough play that he didn’t make.” Purdy seemed to single-handedly keep the 49ers afloat for stretches of the contest. “I don’t know how the back end feels …

After years of self-criticism, Kirk Cousins is trying to chill out
1 year, 3 months ago

After years of self-criticism, Kirk Cousins is trying to chill out

New York Times  

The teacher placed the graded quiz on the desk face down. “If you don’t want Kirk as your quarterback, you better cut him.” Washington didn’t cut him, but Cousins didn’t immediately thrive under new head coach Jay Gruden, either. “He felt horrible when he threw an interception,” Johnson said, “like he was letting everyone down.” After Cousins left Brown’s office …

‘Quarterback’: What I learned about Kirk Cousins and the Vikings from the series
1 year, 5 months ago

‘Quarterback’: What I learned about Kirk Cousins and the Vikings from the series

New York Times  

You got to see Kirk Cousins in snowy Minnesota, in his black Ford truck and inside a run-of-the-mill hotel room. “Don’t get frustrated.” Cousins took off his helmet and said simply: “Oh, I’m getting frustrated.” This scene showed up in Episode 6 just before O’Connell recalled his thoughts on the situation. In Episode 1, during the Week 1 game against …

Cousins dominates first half as Vikings beat Bears 29-13
1 year, 11 months ago

Cousins dominates first half as Vikings beat Bears 29-13

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — The Minnesota Vikings wanted nothing more than to wash away the bitter taste from a blowout loss and head into the postseason on a sweeter note. Kirk Cousins threw for 225 yards and a touchdown in the first half and watched the rest of the way as the NFC North champion Vikings tuned up for the playoffs by …

Vikings can clinch NFC North on road against surging Lions
2 years ago

Vikings can clinch NFC North on road against surging Lions

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins certainly isn’t apologizing for winning nine games by eight or fewer points. That just doesn’t happen much in the NFL.” If Minnesota beats or ties the Lions it will win a division title for the first time since 2017. “More importantly, it’s …

Cousins relishes confidence of Vikings, as clutch wins come
2 years ago

Cousins relishes confidence of Vikings, as clutch wins come

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Somewhere along the line this season after Kevin O’Connell was hired as Minnesota’s coach, Kirk Cousins found the consistent winning touch in the clutch that too often was missing for him. One of the NFL’s most scrutinized quarterbacks delivered again for the 2022 Vikings, with three touchdown passes including the tiebreaking score in the fourth quarter to beat …

Cousins, Vikings rebound from blowout to beat Patriots 33-26
2 years ago

Cousins, Vikings rebound from blowout to beat Patriots 33-26

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Vikings have quickly become a confident and resilient team under rookie coach Kevin O’Connell and his staff, and they sure showed it in this short week. Kirk Cousins threw for 299 yards and three touchdowns, the last a go-ahead score to Adam Thielen with 9:34 left to push Minnesota past the New England Patriots in a …

Cousins, Vikings under pressure with another sack-master foe
2 years, 1 month ago

Cousins, Vikings under pressure with another sack-master foe

Associated Press  

EAGAN, Minn. — The trouble Kirk Cousins had in Minnesota’s game with the Dallas pass rush won’t just go away on its own. “It’s tough, Kirk getting sacked before you even get out your break,” wide receiver Justin Jefferson said. If things are not working out the way we planned, we need to find a way to adjust and go …

Cousins, Vikings’ offense succumb to Cowboys’ pressure
2 years, 1 month ago

Cousins, Vikings’ offense succumb to Cowboys’ pressure

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Lined up on the edge on Minnesota’s first pass play, Micah Parsons worked around Vikings left tackle Christian Darrisaw and pursued quarterback Kirk Cousins from his blind side. “Kirk tried to battle tonight,” Minnesota coach Kevin O’Connell said. I think we definitely caused a problem in their pass game, especially for where they was trending at.” Minnesota’s offensive …

Confident Vikings thriving behind letting-it-loose Cousins
2 years, 1 month ago

Confident Vikings thriving behind letting-it-loose Cousins

Associated Press  

EAGAN, Minn. — After the Minnesota Vikings hired a head coach with a player-first approach and a quarterback-friendly background, while keeping the entire starting offense intact, the 2022 season was shaping up well for Kirk Cousins. Cousins said Wednesday he never expected the attention — which goes back to Minnesota’s win over New Orleans in London on Oct. 2, the …

Vikings come back to beat Commanders for 6th consecutive win
2 years, 1 month ago

Vikings come back to beat Commanders for 6th consecutive win

Associated Press  

— Kirk Cousins got the game ball after leading the Minnesota Vikings to a comeback victory against the team he started his NFL career with, and the first thought that came to his mind was starting a chant with the most famous words from his time with Washington. “We grind on and keep trying to pull them out in the …

Kirk Cousins returns to visit Washington with 6-1 Vikings
2 years, 1 month ago

Kirk Cousins returns to visit Washington with 6-1 Vikings

Associated Press  

— Kirk Cousins looks back fondly on his time in Washington, no occasion more than the day after Christmas in 2015 when he and his teammates clinched the NFC East title and a trip to the playoffs and were greeted by celebrating fans back at their practice facility. “I’ll never forget that.” Cousins returns to play the team he spent …

Vikings’ offense finding its way in O’Connell’s system
2 years, 2 months ago

Vikings’ offense finding its way in O’Connell’s system

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — As Kirk Cousins opened Sunday with a team-record 18 consecutive completions, star wide receiver Justin Jefferson was the focal point of a Minnesota Vikings offense that scored touchdowns on its first three possessions. “We’ve got a long way to go, five games in, but we’re really seeing some of our philosophy come to life,” O’Connell said. I also …

Cousins, Vikings snap to life with late TD, beat Bears 29-22
2 years, 2 months ago

Cousins, Vikings snap to life with late TD, beat Bears 29-22

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Kirk Cousins and the Minnesota Vikings established a remarkable rhythm early. Cousins scored on a 1-yard quarterback sneak with 2:26 remaining on Minnesota’s fifth third-down conversion of its go-ahead drive, and the Vikings snapped out of another mid-game slump just in time to beat the Chicago Bears 29-22 on Sunday. “I’m not where I was at the end …

Kirk Cousins has Justin Jefferson, Aaron Rodgers has no one as Vikings stake their claim
2 years, 3 months ago

Kirk Cousins has Justin Jefferson, Aaron Rodgers has no one as Vikings stake their claim

New York Times  

MINNEAPOLIS — The sideline told the story in the Minnesota Vikings’ victory Sunday over Green Bay. When Cousins was asked about the exchange after Minnesota’s 23-7 victory, he thought back to Jefferson’s first career touchdown, a 71-yard catch and run against Tennessee in Week 3 of the 2020 season. It was the breakout game for the rookie — seven catches, …

Cousins throws for 2 touchdowns as Vikings beat Bears 17-9
3 years ago

Cousins throws for 2 touchdowns as Vikings beat Bears 17-9

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — The Minnesota Vikings have little margin for error and plenty of room to improve as they try to secure a playoff spot. The Vikings, part of a tight pack of teams vying for one of the NFC’s seven playoff spots, were in line for their most lopsided win before Justin Fields threw a touchdown pass to Jesper Horsted …

Kirk Cousins throws for two touchdowns as Vikings beat Bears
3 years ago

Kirk Cousins throws for two touchdowns as Vikings beat Bears

LA Times  

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins passes during the first half against the Chicago Bears Monday in Chicago. The Vikings, part of a tight pack of teams vying for one of the NFC’s seven playoff spots, were in line for their most lopsided win before Justin Fields threw a touchdown pass to Jesper Horsted on the game’s final play. We’re probably …

Cousins throws 2 TDs, Vikings bounce back to beat Chargers
3 years, 1 month ago

Cousins throws 2 TDs, Vikings bounce back to beat Chargers

Associated Press  

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Mike Zimmer said earlier in the week that his Minnesota Vikings still had plenty of fight. The Vikings bounced back from two straight close losses and one of the most tumultuous weeks of Zimmer’s eight-season tenure with a 27-20 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers. “They came here to work and they fought like crazy all week, …

Cousins, Vikings offense leaving far too many tries short
3 years, 1 month ago

Cousins, Vikings offense leaving far too many tries short

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — For all their setbacks over the first six weeks, whether self-inflicted or unlucky, the Minnesota Vikings emerged from their bye in a favorable position. “But I still think everyone’s got to kind of look at themselves, and say, ‘What could I have done to win?’” The offense has produced several winning halves in the seven games this year, …

Cousins, Vikings keeping up with NFL’s late-game winners
3 years, 2 months ago

Cousins, Vikings keeping up with NFL’s late-game winners

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — The NFL season has already featured 22 games with a winning score in either the final minute of regulation or in overtime, the highest six-week total in history. “I think it’s really come a long way,” coach Mike Zimmer said, alluding to the overtime win at New Orleans in the first round of the 2019 playoffs as a …

Cousins throws TD pass in OT; Vikings beat Panthers 34-28
3 years, 2 months ago

Cousins throws TD pass in OT; Vikings beat Panthers 34-28

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — So much for the Minnesota Vikings’ second-half scoring woes. “It’s an absolute grind and it takes everything you got.” The Vikings had not scored a second-half touchdown in their previous four games, but Cook broke the streak with a 16-yard touchdown run to give the Vikings the lead and Cousins added a 5-yard touchdown pass to Thielen …

Cousins, Vikings’ offense stalls against Browns’ pass rush
3 years, 2 months ago

Cousins, Vikings’ offense stalls against Browns’ pass rush

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Needing one big play downfield to stall the Cleveland pass rush and potentially come back to steal a win against the Browns, Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins lofted a deep pass to Adam Thielen in the fourth quarter. Cousins and the Vikings had to turn away from their short, quick passing game in an attempt to get anything …

With extra-confident Cousins, Vikings prep for potent Browns
3 years, 2 months ago

With extra-confident Cousins, Vikings prep for potent Browns

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Kirk Cousins and the Minnesota Vikings have taken a while to find comfort with each other. “He has a little more swag to him,” running back Alexander Mattison said, adding: “He’s definitely opened up a little bit, and it’s awesome to see.” After a rocky training camp marked by Zimmer’s exasperation with the vaccine holdouts including Cousins and …

Cousins thriving while Vikings find balance on offense
3 years, 2 months ago

Cousins thriving while Vikings find balance on offense

Associated Press  

EAGAN, Minn. — Kirk Cousins took the shotgun snap and had the Seattle Seahawks’ pass rush immediately closing in. Running back Alexander Mattison, filling in for the injured Dalvin Cook rushed for 112 yards, including 76 yards in the second half to help salt away Minnesota’s 30-17 victory. He’s going to trust you.” Minnesota is fourth in the league in …

Ailing defense puts Seahawks in unfamiliar ‘race’ to keep up
3 years, 2 months ago

Ailing defense puts Seahawks in unfamiliar ‘race’ to keep up

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — As more and more time passes from those back-to-back Super Bowls the Seattle Seahawks reached, their defense less and less resembles those dominant groups. “It doesn’t feel right to be in a race to score to keep up with the other team, and it’s kind of what it felt like in this game,” said coach Pete Carroll, who …

For Cousins and winless Vikings, nemesis Seahawks are next
3 years, 3 months ago

For Cousins and winless Vikings, nemesis Seahawks are next

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Kirk Cousins moved last week into fourth place on Minnesota’s career list for games started by a quarterback, even though it might seem as if he just arrived with the Vikings. “Now that three years have passed, my fourth season, there’s a little bit more ability to have assimilated and understand how this organization works.” Here are some …

‘Built to last': In 10th year, Cousins relishes durability
3 years, 4 months ago

‘Built to last': In 10th year, Cousins relishes durability

Associated Press  

EAGAN, Minn. — When his assumed replacement was drafted this spring, Kirk Cousins found himself facing a likely end date for his time with the Minnesota Vikings. If you play smart, you don’t try to be a hero and get hit all the time but you step out of bounds and you get rid of the football and you get …

Cousins throws 3 TDs, Vikings end with 37-35 win over Lions
3 years, 11 months ago

Cousins throws 3 TDs, Vikings end with 37-35 win over Lions

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Kirk Cousins danced in the end zone after running for a go-ahead touchdown early in the fourth quarter and the Minnesota Vikings went on to celebrate the end of a disappointing season with a 37-35 win over the lowly Detroit Lions on Sunday. “We were really close to being in the playoffs,” Cousins said after throwing three touchdowns …

Cousins, Vikings overcome Patterson return, beat Bears 19-13
4 years, 1 month ago

Cousins, Vikings overcome Patterson return, beat Bears 19-13

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Kirk Cousins will take a victory any day of the week. Cousins threw for 292 yards and two touchdowns, and the Minnesota Vikings overcame a 104-yard kickoff return by Chicago’s Cordarrelle Patterson to beat the Bears 19-13. That’s really what the rest of the season will be all about.” Bears quarterback Nick Foles got taken from the field …

Vikings-Bears game stirs college memories for Cousins, Foles
4 years, 1 month ago

Vikings-Bears game stirs college memories for Cousins, Foles

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Kirk Cousins remembers signing to play for Michigan State, then finding out a few weeks later some prospect from football-obsessed Texas was joining the Spartans as part of Mark Dantonio’s first recruiting class. “Kirk’s always been a really talented player, even then at Michigan State,” Foles said. We were only there a year together, but not surprised at …

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