Coming into the season, the Minnesota Vikings’ most solidified position was under center. Kirk Cousins is a well-established veteran who simply does not miss games. The unfortunate thing about the best-laid plans is that they only matter until they fall apart. Cousins going down threw a wrench, but the feeling has been felt across the league.
Quarterback Casualty Impacts Vikings Again
When the Vikings first lost Kirk Cousins, it was a sobering reality that the season could trend in a negative direction again. This was before they continued winning and pushed the streak to five games. It was before Josh Dobbs came in and put up a herculean effort against the Atlanta Falcons.