There are 100 million fully guaranteed reasons this may not happen, but the Falcons need to send Kirk Cousins to the sideline and start Michael Penix Jr. Let’s start, naturally, with the numbers as justification. Over the last four games, all Atlanta losses, Cousins has thrown eight interceptions without a touchdown, with a 7.57 yards-per-attempt… Continue reading Why Falcons should bench Kirk Cousins for rookie Michael Penix Jr. after another poor performance vs. Vikings
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Vikings’ Josh Metellus: Picks off Cousins in Week 14
Metellus finished Sunday’s 42-21 win over Atlanta with seven tackles (five solo) and one interception. Metellus was responsible for one of the Vikings’ two interceptions off former teammate Kirk Cousins on Sunday, with Metellus snatching a pass intended for Drake London on the third play of the second quarter. Metellus has logged at least seven… Continue reading Vikings’ Josh Metellus: Picks off Cousins in Week 14
Darnold delivers for Vikings with career-high 347 yards and 5 TDs to beat Cousins, Falcons 42-21
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Sam Darnold threw for 347 yards and five touchdowns, both career highs, and the Minnesota Vikings pulled away from Kirk Cousins and the Atlanta Falcons 42-21 on Sunday for their sixth straight victory. Darnold added another highlight to his brilliant first season in Minnesota following the departure of Cousins in free agency… Continue reading Darnold delivers for Vikings with career-high 347 yards and 5 TDs to beat Cousins, Falcons 42-21
NFL Week 14 top storylines: Kirk Cousins returns to Minnesota; another Chiefs AFC West crown?
It’s do or die for many NFL teams in the last full month of the regular season. After the Dallas Cowboys host the Cincinnati Bengals on “Monday Night Football,” only four weeks of competition remain. The playoff picture has started to come into focus. The Kansas City Chiefs, Buffalo Bills and Detroit Lions have already… Continue reading NFL Week 14 top storylines: Kirk Cousins returns to Minnesota; another Chiefs AFC West crown?
Russini’s what I’m hearing: Cousins’ past and future, Belichick’s interest in college is real
Here we go — it’s December, Christmas is less than three weeks away, the regular season is winding down, and the playoff race is heating up. My apologies, I’m not trying to rush things; blame the three teams that have already punched their tickets to the postseason: the Kansas City Chiefs, Buffalo Bills and Detroit… Continue reading Russini’s what I’m hearing: Cousins’ past and future, Belichick’s interest in college is real
Kirk Cousins prepares to play the Vikings as the Falcons QB – Star Tribune
Kirk Cousins prepares to play the Vikings as the Falcons QB Star Tribune What to watch when Falcons travel to Minnesota to face Vikings in Week 14 AtlantaFalcons.com Justin Jefferson on Kirk Cousins: I’ll always be thankful for what he’s done for me NBC Sports Vikings-Falcons Week 14 score predictions from the Vikings On SI staff Sports Illustrated Kirk… Continue reading Kirk Cousins prepares to play the Vikings as the Falcons QB – Star Tribune
Kirk Cousins’ Ceiling Was Always the Floor
In 2017, the University of North Carolina called upon Michael Jordan to hype up a packed house for the upcoming football season. “I’m extremely proud of what coach [Larry] Fedora has done for the football team, and I think bigger and better things are about to happen,” he proclaimed. “The ceiling is the roof. Let’s… Continue reading Kirk Cousins’ Ceiling Was Always the Floor
Do the Vikings have an advantage facing Kirk Cousins?
“We’re gonna have to do a really great job from a disguise standpoint, from a crowd-noise standpoint … from a just fundamentals and communication standpoint,” Flores said. “Because he can run his team into a call and out of a call or into another call with a couple hand signals. He’ll go to the line… Continue reading Do the Vikings have an advantage facing Kirk Cousins?
Pro Picks: Falcons will upset the Vikings in Kirk Cousins’ return to Minnesota | State
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Kirk Cousins’ return to Minnesota means more than the Vikings are saying
EAGAN, Minn. — This is going as expected. Vikings players and coaches are being asked about Kirk Cousins’ return to Minnesota, and their responses all sound the same. Kevin O’Connell, the head coach, says he has tremendous respect for Cousins. Defensive coordinator Brian Flores called him a “great quarterback.” Offensive coordinator Wes Phillips is looking… Continue reading Kirk Cousins’ return to Minnesota means more than the Vikings are saying