Vikings' Kirk Cousins navigates consistent pressure with improved pocket presence

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The quarterback has made plays during this 8-1 season with his feet and by throwing into tight spots.

VIkings quarterback Kirk Cousins has been pressured on 137 of his dropbacks — the third-most in the league, but he’s been sacked only 14.6% of the time.The Vikings started their final drive of regulation against the Buffalo Bills from their own 24-yard line on Sunday, down by four points and hoping to complete a fourth-quarter comeback with 3:26 to go.

Kirk Cousins dropped back on first down, stepping to his right as Brian O'Neill steered Von Miller's bull rush to the quarterback's left. But Bills tackle Ed Oliver beat Vikings guard Ed Ingram, disrupting Cousins' throwing…