Kirk Cousins Named Vikings Starter for Sunday Clash Against Packers
Head coach Kevin O'Connell confirmed that newly acquired quarterback Kirk Cousins will start Sunday against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field.
🏀NBA & WNBAPhoto: The Athletic
Key points
- Kevin O’Connell confirmed Kirk Cousins as the starter for Sunday against Green Bay.
- Cousins returns to Lambeau Field, site of his 2023 Achilles injury.
- Minnesota acquired Cousins to address an offense ranking 32nd in success rate.
Recently acquired quarterback Kirk Cousins will immediately step into the starting lineup for the Minnesota Vikings in their Sunday matchup against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Head coach Kevin O’Connell officially announced the decision on Friday, setting the stage for Cousins' first start of his second stint with the franchise at the very venue where he suffered a torn Achilles during the 2023 season.
Following a trade earlier in the week, Cousins and the coaching staff focused on installing a streamlined offensive scheme designed to suit the veteran signal-caller's comfort level. Teammates such as star wide receiver Justin Jefferson and right tackle Brian O’Neill noted that Cousins immediately embraced a vocal leadership role, which aims to spark an offense currently sitting 32nd in the league in success rate.
Minnesota pursued the trade to stabilize a passing attack that has lacked fluidity for multiple seasons. Prior to the move, Cousins put up strong numbers this fall, recording 2,340 passing yards—good for fifth in the NFL—along with 20 touchdowns, which ranks second. Green Bay’s defense will test those capabilities on Sunday by deploying frequent blitzes and split-safety coverages.
What to watch next: Monitor how quickly Cousins executes the simplified game plan against Green Bay's aggressive secondary.
Source The Athletic — nytimes.com/athletic/7779490/2026/11/13/newly-acquired-kirk-cousins… ↗
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