There’s one reason above all others why Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins is in the middle of the longest run of his NFL career without a turnover, a streak at four games after Sunday night’s 28-24 win in Dallas.
“He’s playing fast,” head coach Mike Zimmer said Monday, “and that’s probably the most important thing; making good decisions and playing fast.”
Cousins had to play fast against a strong Cowboys pass rush, which still came away with a season-high seven hits on him. But Cousins countered with quick-enough throws that mitigated the damage to just one sack. He’s also holding onto the ball; Cousins hasn’t fumbled in five straight games, also an NFL career best streak.