Vikings Stock Market Report: Week Eight

NFL: Minnesota Vikings at Green Bay PackersThe were about to put the finishing touches on their first two-score win in what feels like a decade when the unthinkable happened. Kirk Cousins, the guy who has never missed a game due to injury in his entire career, tore his Achilles tendon while stepping up to make a play. Unlike when Aaron Rodgers suffered the same injury a few weeks ago, Kirk didn’t have anybody tackling him and I’m not sure he even stepped awkwardly. His Achilles just popped. No matter what your stance is on Kirk and the Vikings, it sucks to see such a good person and player go down like that. Kirk will continue to be present as a leader to this team, but his absence will be felt on the field.

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