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Kirk Cousins to start for Vikings against Packers after trade
The Minnesota Vikings reacquired quarterback Kirk Cousins from the Las Vegas Raiders at the trade deadline, and coach Kevin O’Connell confirmed he will start Sunday against the Green Bay Packers.
Cousins returned to Minnesota after playing for the Atlanta Falcons and Raiders since leaving the Vikings after the 2023 season.
His familiarity with O’Connell and the Vikings’ offense helped him prepare quickly, though he had only two practices with the team this week.
Minnesota’s offense had struggled: it lost 23-6 to Buffalo, while starting quarterback Kyler Murray was sidelined with a hamstring injury and Carson Wentz had a poor game.
The Vikings hope Cousins can help revive a sputtering offense, but tight end T.J. Hockenson is ruled out and receiver Jordan Addison is questionable for Sunday.
The game at Green Bay is Cousins’ first start since his return, and the Vikings will also be without linebacker Blake Cashman and defensive lineman Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins.
Kirk Cousins will start at quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings against the Green Bay Packers after rejoining Minnesota in a trade with the Las Vegas Raiders.
Coach Kevin O’Connell confirmed the decision on Friday, five days after the trade.
The game is scheduled for Sunday at Lambeau Field in Green Bay.
Minnesota traded its 2027 third-round pick to Las Vegas for Cousins.
The Vikings hope the four-time Pro Bowl quarterback can improve an offense that has struggled in recent games.
- Who
- Kirk Cousins will start for the Minnesota Vikings against the Green Bay Packers.
- What
- Minnesota reacquired Cousins in a trade with the Las Vegas Raiders, and he will return as the Vikings’ starting quarterback.
- When
- The start is scheduled for Sunday. O’Connell confirmed the decision on Friday.
- Where
- Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
- Why
- The Vikings hope Cousins can improve their struggling offense. The sources say he knows O’Connell’s system and has played with several of the team’s top players.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Minnesota traded for Cousins from the Las Vegas Raiders.
Cousins arrived at Vikings headquarters and worked through the playbook with O’Connell.
Cousins practiced with the Vikings.
O’Connell confirmed Cousins would start against Green Bay.
Cousins is scheduled to start against the Packers at Lambeau Field.
- Trade return
- Minnesota sent Las Vegas its 2027 third-round pick for Cousins.
- Cousins’ age
- 38
- Vikings record
- 6-2
- Packers record
- 6-3
- Cousins’ touchdown passes
- 20 this season, according to ESPN and Pro Football Rumors
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I can't give him enough credit for coming in here and how he's gone about the week
Kevin knows what I do well. Kevin knows what I don’t do well. Kevin knows what I can handle. Kevin knows what I can’t handle
I’m surprised they didn’t get more for him, quite honestly. I was shocked when I saw what they traded him for. It was mind-blowing to me.
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Head Coach Kevin O'Connell has announced that QB Kirk Cousins will start Sunday at Green Bay.