Advice for Vikings from National Media: Let Her Rip

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) throws a pass in the fourth quarter of the NFL Week One game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Minnesota Vikings at Paul Brown Stadium in downtown Cincinnati on Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021. The Bengals won 27-24 on a last minute field goal in overtime. Minnesota Vikings At Cincinnati BengalsSince 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.…