The clock in quarterback Kirk Cousins’ head can’t tick for long behind this Vikings offensive line. But blocking was no excuse for how poorly Cousins played against a Falcons defense that has allowed more passing touchdowns than any NFL team.
Three interceptions in the first half is a first in Cousins’ nine-year NFL career. He’s never sunk a team’s chances so quickly. And while each pick presented a different set of problems, there’s a consistent issue in Cousins locking onto receivers and not adjusting after the snap, according to coach Mike Zimmer.
“The first one was the worst one, if you will,” Cousins said after the Vikings’ 40-23 loss.