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Cousins Returns: Vikings Eye Upset vs. Packers
13 Nov
Summary
- Kirk Cousins traded back to Vikings for Week 13 matchup.
- Justin Jefferson predicted over 150 yards and a TD.
- Vikings defense aims to hold Packers under 20 points.
The Minnesota Vikings are gearing up to face the Green Bay Packers in their final regular-season series of 2026, with a significant boost: the reacquisition of quarterback Kirk Cousins from the Las Vegas Raiders. This trade has revitalized hopes for a team that had been on a two-game losing streak.
Head coach Kevin O'Connell has not officially named Cousins the starter, but his return is expected to catalyze the offense. A key beneficiary is anticipated to be wide receiver Justin Jefferson, who is projected for over 150 receiving yards and a touchdown, aiming to rebound from a subpar season.
The Vikings' defense, currently allowing a league-low 14.5 points per game, is expected to contain the Packers' offense, holding them under 20 points. This matchup presents a crucial opportunity for Minnesota to secure a victory, improve their standing in the NFC North, and potentially sweep their long-standing rivals, especially without facing star pass rusher Micah Parsons.
