What happened: Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell said Wednesday that the team is working toward starting Kirk Cousins on Sunday against the Green Bay Packers. O'Connell noted the staff wants to ensure Cousins feels comfortable with the game plan following his arrival earlier this week. The quarterback rejoined the franchise for team meetings and game preparation on Wednesday.
Why it matters: Minnesota enters the Week 10 divisional matchup at 6-2 following a 23-6 loss to the Buffalo Bills. Cousins returns to Kevin O'Connell's offense after the Raiders finalized a trade on Nov. 10. The road game against Green Bay carries significant NFC North implications as Minnesota looks to maintain its standing in the conference.
By the numbers: Cousins has completed 202 of 315 passes for 2,340 yards with 20 touchdowns and 8 interceptions in 2026 through 9 games. Minnesota stands at 6-2, while Green Bay enters off a 45-27 road win over New England.
What to watch: The Vikings will evaluate Cousins' grasp of the game plan during practice this week before finalizing their starting lineup for Sunday.