NFL’s biggest trade deadline move paid immediate dividends in Vikings’ win
A return to Green Bay
Cousins made his first start for Minnesota since 2023 at the same stadium where he suffered an Achilles tear. The Vikings moved on from him the following offseason.
He said he could not remember his building access code when he arrived Wednesday, and credited others with helping him prepare. Minnesota’s 30-10 win brought its two-game skid to an end.
Cousins delivers on key downs
Minnesota’s opening touchdown came on third-and-23, when Cousins found Myles Price for a scoring catch after Price broke away from defenders. Cousins called it a “big-time” play by Price.
In the second quarter, Cousins connected with Tai Felton on third-and-15. The completion set up a one-yard touchdown run on the following play.
Jefferson makes the most
After Green Bay narrowed Minnesota’s lead from 20-0 to 20-10, Cousins checked into a screen on third-and-12 and found Justin Jefferson for a first down. Five plays later, Cousins threw his second touchdown, leaving Green Bay with little chance to rally. Jefferson finished with nine catches on 13 targets; both totals were season highs.
Key points
- Minnesota beat Green Bay 30-10 and improved to 7-2.
- Cousins made his first Vikings start since tearing his Achilles at Green Bay in 2023.
- Cousins threw two touchdowns and made key completions on third down.
- Justin Jefferson recorded season highs of nine receptions and 13 targets.