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 other key angles to follow for Sunday: SLOW THE STAMPEDE The Seahawks were trampled after halftime last week by Tennessee star Derrick Henry, whose 182 rushing yards matched the most allowed by the Seahawks since Carroll became coach in 2010. “We have to know when they’re going to give him the ball and understand that he’s the guy that gets everything going,” Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner said. Once we stop that, we can stop a big portion of their playbook.” LOCKETT’S HOT START Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett is one of just six NFL players to have at least one touchdown of 60 yards or more in each of the first two games.

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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

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 …

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 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 …

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 …

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 …

Vikings hang on for 5th straight win, top Cardinals 34-26
2 years, 1 month ago

Vikings hang on for 5th straight win, top Cardinals 34-26

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — The winning touch that so often escaped the Minnesota Vikings last season is back in their hands. Za’Darius Smith had three sacks to help a fired-up defense hang on against Kyler Murray, and the Vikings beat the Cardinals 34-26 on Sunday for their fifth consecutive victory. Dalvin Cook rushed for a season-high 111 yards and a touchdown, Kirk …

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, …

Vikings, minus QB Cousins, look to beat Packers again
2 years, 11 months ago

Vikings, minus QB Cousins, look to beat Packers again

Associated Press  

While the Green Bay Packers have dominated the NFC North lately, there’s one division opponent they’ve struggled to solve. The Minnesota Vikings have won their last two matchups with the Packers and are the only NFC North team to beat them during Matt LaFleur’s three-year coaching tenure in Green Bay. Cook rushed for 163 yards, caught two passes for 63 …

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 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 …

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 …

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