The Minnesota Vikings clinched a significant victory against their arch-rivals, the Green Bay Packers, with a score of 24-10. However, the atmosphere surrounding the team is far from celebratory. In the latter stages of the football game, quarterback Kirk Cousins succumbed to a calf or Achilles injury, leaving the field on a cart. Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell expressed concerns, stating that Cousins would undergo an MRI to confirm their fear of an Achilles injury.
According to reliable sources such as ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Cousins has unfortunately torn his Achilles tendon, although official confirmation is pending until the MRI results are available.
This setback is disheartening for Cousins, who had been showcasing some of the finest performances of his career in his second year under the guidance of Coach O’Connell. Despite the absence of star wide receiver Justin Jefferson, Cousins has displayed remarkable form and confidence within the new offensive system. With the 35-year-old quarterback in the final year of his contract, speculation looms over his future as a member of the Vikings heading into 2024. Though several teams were linked to Cousins as a potential trade target prior to the October 31 trade deadline, it appears highly unlikely that the Vikings would have entertained such offers.
Stepping into the role of backup for the Vikings is rookie quarterback Jaren Hall, selected by the team in the fifth round of this year’s draft. Hall arrives with an impressive record from his time at BYU, amassing an impressive 52 touchdowns over a five-year collegiate career in Provo. When called upon after Cousins’ injury, Hall completed three out of four passes for a total of 23 yards.
As the Vikings prepare for their upcoming away game against the Atlanta Falcons, they will unfortunately have to face the challenge without their seasoned signal caller, Kirk Cousins.
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