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Advice for Vikings from National Media: Let Her Rip

Since the start of 2016, Kirk Cousins leads the NFL in completions of 25+ yards. He’s completed 183 such passes in just over six seasons, averaging 2.3 per game.

In a loss to the Cincinnati Bengals last Sunday, Cousins completed three passes for 25+ yards, only bested by four other quarterbacks: Tyrod Taylor, Derek Carr, Baker Mayfield, and Kyler Murray. Those men each tossed four completions of 25+ yards in Week 1.

For the Vikings, Cousins must continue these types of throws and intermingle even deeper ones. His longest pass ended with a gain of 34 yards to Justin Jefferson.