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QB Wins Enhance, Not Erase, Nuanced Analysis (with a Tip of the Cap to #8)

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One of the common debates circulating in Vikings Land is whether QB wins are a stat.

A main reason is because of Mr. Kirk Cousins, who is 72-63-2 for his career. If we simply isolated his record, we’d conclude that Cousins is an above-average quarterback. Frankly, that’s not too far from the truth. Far from elite, Cousins is consistently one of the NFL’s better quarterbacks (PFF slots him in at 9th).

NFL: NFC Wild Card Round-New York Giants at Minnesota Vikings
Jan 15, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) passes the ball while being tackled by New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence (97) as a penalty flag is thrown during the second quarter of a wild card game at U.