Cory's Corner: Neutralizing A Familiar Face

Just when the Packers thought they had the Vikings' flimsy offense figured out, the NFC North threw another curveball. Ahead of Tuesday’s NFL trade deadline, Minnesota pulled off a stunning reunion, acquiring veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins from the Raiders in exchange for a 2027 third-round draft pick. Now, just five days after returning to the Twin Cities and reclaiming his old No. 8 jersey, Cousins is poised to step back onto Lambeau Field this Sunday — ironically enough, the exact spot where his first stint in purple ended with a torn Achilles in October 2023.

For Minnesota, the move is an aggressive push to salvage a very good defense and special teams unit.