Kirk Cousins threw a pair of touchdown passes before leaving with an ankle injury in the fourth quarter and the Minnesota Vikings beat the slumping Green Bay Packers 24-10 on Sunday. This marked the first Packers-Vikings matchup since 2006 in which both teams entered the game with losing records. Minnesota got back to the .
Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell and quarterback Kirk Cousins stand on the field during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023, in Green Bay, Wis. Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson celebrates after catching a 2-yard touchdown pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023, in Green Bay, Wis.
Now the Vikings must wonder whether they’re going to have to try continuing this surge without Cousins, who went 23 of 31 for 274 yards.
Cousins’ 2-yard touchdown pass to Hockenson capped a 13-play, 75-yard drive to begin the second half. On the Packers’ ensuing possession, Jordan Love threw deep to Jayden Reed, but Josh Metellus made awith his back to the quarterback and then delivered a 43-yard interception return to give the Vikings the ball at the Green Bay 20.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Minnesota Vikings vs Green Bay Packers - October 29, 2023Looking to end 3-game losing streak, Packers welcome Vikings
Read more »
Vikings’ return to playoff contention doesn’t fix their Kirk Cousins dilemmaVikings quarterback Kirk Cousins — who’s in his 12th season, ninth as a starter and sixth in Minnesota — is one of the NFL’s most confounding players.
Read more »
Kirk Cousins exits Vikings' win in 2nd half with ankle injuryMinnesota quarterback Kirk Cousins left the Vikings' 24-10 over the Packers in the second half with an ankle injury.
Read more »
Vikings' Kirk Cousins leaves game with ankle injury in 4th quarterMinnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins has left his team’s game with the Green Bay Packers on Sunday after injuring his right ankle early in the fourth quarter. The Vikings led 24-10 when Cousins walked gingerly to the sideline after getting sacked for a second consecutive play.
Read more »