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The Minnesota Vikings completed the largest comeback in NFL history last year against the Indianapolis Colts, clawing back from a 33-point deficit to survive for an overtime victory. QB Kirk Cousins was the architect of the miracle win, and went into detail about it on Netflix’s Quarterback show that released last month. Now, there are […]

Kirk Cousins has gotten accustomed to the Minnesota Vikings’ offensive schematics after a whole five years with them. Their QB1 surpassed a lot of expectations since being plugged into the position. Although, he credits all that success with Justin Jefferson to Kevin O’Connell’s game-changing system. The Vikings coach has a completely bizarre outlook on how […]

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins receives a lot of criticism, but superstar wide receiver Justin Jefferson detailed his relationship with Cousins and why it works so well. “I feel like Kirk has just as much confidence in me as I do for him,” Justin Jefferson said of his relationship with Kirk Cousins, via Albert Breer […]

If there’s one thing that Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins can speak about with expert knowledge, it’s about players that are underrated in the NFL. Cousins has heard about his deficiencies in the NFL for more than a decade, yet he led the Vikings to first place in the NFC North last year. He looks […]

In a sitdown interview for Netflix’s “Quarterback” docuseries, Patriots Mahomes, Kirk Cousins and Marcus Mariota were asked who the most underrated quarterback is in the NFL. Without hesitation, Patrick Mahomes picked Cousins. It’s quite the compliment for the Minnesota Vikings quarterback, given that Mahomes has established himself as the NFL’s best quarterback in five seasons […]

The Minnesota Vikings enter the 2023 with renewed competition in the NFC North. Kirk Cousins, the Vikings’ quarterback, has remained a steady hand through wins and losses alike. The former Michigan State Spartan led the Vikings to a 13-4 record last season and has plans for another division title. On Tuesday, Minnesota unveiled its newest […]

Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins and wide receiver Justin Jefferson have arguably formed the No. 1 pass catching duo in the league. Cousins has demonstrated accuracy throughout his career, while Jefferson is coming off a brilliant season in which he caught 128 passes for 1,809 yards and 8 touchdowns. Despite the productivity of that partnership, Jefferson […]

The NFL and entertainment world are joining together for “an unprecedented look” at the “hardest position in sports.” Netflix released a four-minute tease video of its new series “Quarterback,” which will focus on the 2022-23 season through the lens of Patrick Mahomes, Kirk Cousins and Marcus Mariota. The appetizer comes ahead of Wednesday, July 12th’s […]

After the quarterback position essentially became one of the main reasons why the San Francisco 49ers’ season ended last year, the position has become a good problem heading into 2023. The 49ers have two starter-worthy players in Brock Purdy, who is recovering from a UCL injury he sustained in the playoffs, and Trey Lance. They […]

The San Francisco 49ers are not expected to aggressively pursue Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins next offseason, according to 49ers reporter Matt Barrows of the Athletic. The 49ers and the Los Angeles Rams reportedly have interest in Cousins, 34, but the 49ers’ cap structure makes a Cousins-Kyle Shanahan reunion unlikely. San Francisco is paying big salaries […]

Fire up the rumor mill on the Kirk Cousins front because Mike Florio of Pro NBC Sports has just supplied some tasty speculations about the veteran Minnesota Vikings quarterback potentially heading west to play for either the Los Angeles Rams or the San Francisco 49ers. “At some point during the discussion from last Wednesday, I […]

Fair or not, veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins has his fair share of detractors regarding his market value. However, the four-time Pro Bowler continues to draw interest and could be a coveted free agent prize again next offseason for both the San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams. At least that’s what renown sportswriter Mike Florio, […]

The Minnesota Vikings have parted with several talented veterans throughout the offseason, but they still have more than enough talent to remain one of the NFC’s top playoff contenders in 2023. Below, we continue our NFL odds series with an over/under win total prediction for the Minnesota Vikings. Following back-to-back losing seasons under former coach […]

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins’ contract ends after the 2023 NFL season, and the veteran signal-caller told the media at Vikings minicamp that they shouldn’t expect any Kirk Cousins contract extension updates any time soon. ESPN’s Vikings insider Kevin Seifert caught up with the Minnesota QB at mandatory Vikings minicamp and shared that “Kirk Cousins […]

The Minnesota Vikings’ decision to release Dalvin Cook likely signaled the end of his time in Minnesota. Even Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell shared a heartfelt message following Cook’s release, acknowledging that the running back will probably not be returning. However, Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins is refusing to shut the door on the possibility of […]

New Orleans Saints defensive end Cam Jordan is helping out Buffalo Bills’ Von Miller at his summer football camp. While coaching up the kids, Cam Jordan took a shot at Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins. "Slow right decisions, we love 'em. Call 'em Kirk Cousins" Cam Jordan not holding back on Kirk at Von's pass […]

For the last five seasons, the Minnesota Vikings have been one of the most talented teams in the NFL. However, the franchise has just two playoff appearances and one playoff win to show for it. Now the team is in transition, with longtime stars like Dalvin Cook, Adam Thielen, and Eric Kendricks no longer on […]

The NFC North champion Minnesota Vikings ranked as the 19th most valuable NFL franchise last season. Owner Zygi Wilf has turned the team into a perennial contender. Led by quarterback Kirk Cousins and receiver Justin Jefferson, the team appears locked in as a factor in the division. Fans in Minnesota received welcome news on Tuesday […]

Since joining the Minnesota Vikings in 2018, quarterback Kirk Cousins has cemented himself as the face of the franchise. But now with just one year remaining on his contract, it is unclear what Cousins’ future is in Minnesota. On Thursday while speaking with the media, Kirk Cousins spoke about heading into the final year of […]

The Minnesota Vikings entered the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft in need of wide receiver reinforcements. The Vikings decided against signing a big-name wideout during the opening weeks of this year’s free agency period, and they released Adam Thielen last month. Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah opted to bolster his team’s wide receiver […]

The San Francisco 49ers have dealt with a ton of quarterback questions over the last couple of years, whether it is related to Jimmy Garoppolo, Trey Lance and Brock Purdy, and there were some rumors at the NFL Combine that the 49ers were talking to the Minnesota Vikings about a trade for Kirk Cousins, according […]

In recent weeks, a major topic of discussion regarding the Minnesota Vikings has been their reluctance to shell out a contract extension to quarterback Kirk Cousins. In fact, the only finance-based decisions made between the two parties took place in the form of a restructuring of the final year of his current deal. With this, […]

Minnesota Vikings starting center Garrett Bradbury will snap the ball to Kirk Cousins for at least another three seasons, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo. “The Vikings have reached agreement with C Garrett Bradbury to return to Minnesota, source says,” Rapoport wrote on Tuesday. “The 2019 first-round pick remains Kirk Cousins’ center.” […]

Heading into the final season of his contract with the Minnesota Vikings, veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins is looking to ink a new extension with the franchise. Unfortunately, the only finance-based transaction made between the two parties so far this offseason has been a recent cap conversion on his current deal, sources tell NFL insider Ian […]

The Minnesota Vikings are keeping their backup quarterback for Kirk Cousins in-house, with plans to re-sign Nick Mullens, according to ESPN NFL Insider Field Yates. “The Vikings are expected to re-sign QB Nick Mullens, who backed-up Kirk Cousins last season, per source,” Yates wrote on Tuesday morning. The Vikings added Mullens in a trade from […]

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins is heading into a contract year in 2023, and it appears that he’ll once again have to prove his worth in order to attain financial security that he has always coveted. In a recent appearance on Good Morning Football, when asked about the future of the franchise’s star signal caller […]

Kirk Cousins signed a one-year extension with the Minnesota Vikings prior to the 2022 season. But once his deal runs out after 2023, the Vikings don’t seem very keen on another Cousins extension. The Vikings have had extension talks with Cousins, but nothing is imminent, via Mike Garafolo of the NFL Network. If things continue […]

Following nine seasons with the Minnesota Vikings, wide receiver Adam Thielen was released on Friday morning. During his time with the team, Thielen put together a storied career. While playing a key role in the team’s success, he also became both a fan favorite and a leader in the locker room. With news of Adam […]

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver KJ Osborn helped save a man’s life from a burning car last Sunday. His quarterback Kirk Cousins, while proud, is hardly surprised given the kind of person he knows his wideout to be. Osborn was one of four people on an Uber that passed the vehicle already in flames after colliding […]

The Minnesota Vikings bowed out of the 2022 NFL Playoffs in disappointing fashion. Kirk Cousins throwing a three-yard pass in a 4th and 8 situation became something of a meme among NFL fans. Some have questioned whether Cousins is the man for the job under center for the Vikings. His long-term future in Minnesota is […]

In today’s world, there isn’t many people who are wanted for his thoughts more than Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Apparently, Netfilx is providing the avenue for more access with the premiere of a new docuseries coming in the summer. Here’s the announcement of the docuseries coming from Netflix’s Twitter page: Announcing Quarterback, a […]

The 2023 NFL Pro Bowl has been revamped for the 2022-23 season, with the rebranded Pro Bowl Games bringing together the best the AFC and NFC have to offer in the final day on Sunday. The festivities kicked off with a skills competition on Thursday night; that will continue starting on Sunday at 3 PM […]

With first-year Head Coach Kevin O’Connell taking over, and veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins leading the charge, the Minnesota Vikings put together a strong campaign in 2022. The Vikings finished the regular season with a 13-4 record and a first-place finish in the NFC North. At times, this team looked to be among the best in […]

The Minnesota Vikings lost in the Wild Card round to the New York Giants, and cornerback Patrick Peterson remains upset with the way the game ended for the NFC North champions. The Vikings trailed by 7 points and did not have any timeouts as they attempted to drive for the tying touchdown on their final […]

Kirk Cousins and the Minnesota Vikings received no shortage of criticism for their final offensive play in their loss against the New York Giants on Sunday. Cousins threw a checkdown pass on 4th and long which saw Minnesota come up 5 yards short of the first down marker. However, some people around the NFL world […]

It seems like we all knew the 2022 Minnesota Vikings magic would run out at some point. The team produced a 13-4 regular season record, but getting there took a 61-yard field goal in the first Vikings-Giants game, the biggest comeback in NFL history, and 11 one-score games. That’s why it is not a shock […]

The Minnesota Vikings were one-and-done in the 2023 NFL postseason. Despite a 13-4 record, they allowed the New York Giants —  whom they beat just weeks ago — to come into their home and take the win in Wild Card Weekend by a score of 31-24. Kirk Cousins didn’t sugarcoat the sadness of the defeat. […]

Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins opted not to target the team’s — and arguably the NFL’s — best receiver in Justin Jefferson with Minnesota’s season on the line. With the Vikings down a touchdown in the waning moments of their Wild Card matchup against the New York Giants, Cousins hit tight end T. J. Hockenson with […]

The New York Giants won on the field Sunday night and they continue to win off the field, with their official Twitter account dropping a savage troll job of the team they just upset and knocked out of Super Bowl contention. Following the Giants’ 31-24 victory on the road against Kirk Cousins and the Minnesota […]