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Tagged: Kirk Cousins (82 Results)

Apr
15

Cousins wishes Diggs well, expects new WR Sharpe to fill void

Minnesota Vikings quarterback KIRK COUSINS said that he wished former teammate STEFON DIGGS well after his trade to the Buffalo Bills. Cousins added that he anticipates free-agent wide receiver signee TAJAEMore SHARPE will “step in and make a big difference” with Diggs shuffling off to Buffalo. With a haul of draft picks at their disposal, the Vikings are also expected to select a wide receiver at some point in the upcoming draft. Less

Source: Pioneer-Press

Factoid: Kirk Cousins

Working on an overview of the Vikings, I notice that Kirk Cousins pulled off an usual statistical feat last year. He threw 20 more touchdowns than interceptions yet finished only 19th in fantasy scoring at his position. It hardly seems possible.  more »

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Jan
14

Vikings to strive for continuity with new OC

With former offensive coordinator Kevin Stefanski taking the head coaching job in Cleveland, the Minnesota Vikings will need a new OC for the 2020 season. While the team is expected toMore take its time in naming a new OC, head coach Mike Zimmer said on Monday that the team will feature the same offensive system. While the system will remain the same, quarterback KIRK COUSINS will be working with his fifth OC in the past five years. Less

Source: NFL.com

Nov
18

Cousins leads Vikings vs. Broncos

The Minnesota Vikings fell behind by 20 points at halftime in Sunday’s game against the Denver Broncos. The script favored a heavy passing game in the second half, with quarterback KIRKMore COUSINS throwing 3 touchdown passes after the intermission to lead the Vikings comeback. Given the game script, running back DALVIN COOK was less involved than usual – although he did manage a fourth quarter touchdown. Less

Source: Team Website

Oct
21

Cousins, Cook lead Vikings vs. Lions

Minnesota quarterback KIRK COUSINS shredded the Detroit Lions for over 300 passing yards and four touchdowns on Sunday. After looking more like a game-manager early in the season, Cousins has becomeMore fantasy-relevant in recent weeks. Not to be outdone by his quarterback, star running back DALVIN COOK also had a pretty nice little Sunday. Cook rushed for 142 yards and two touchdowns on behalf of his fantasy owners. Less

Source: Minneapolis Star-Tribune

Podcast: October 18 episode of the Fantasy Index Podcast available now

Ian Allan and Justin Eleff preview Week 7 of the NFL regular season. Sponsored by RealTime Fantasy Sports (rtsports.com).  more »

Oct
14

Cousins, Diggs lead Vikings, fantasy owners

The Philadelphia Eagles were determined to stop Minnesota running back DALVIN COOK on Sunday. While they certainly limited Cook, they forgot about quarterback KIRK COUSINS and wide receiver STEFON DIGGS. Cousins threw for 4 touchdowns against the Eagles, while Diggs caught three of them for scores.

Source: Minneapolis Star-Tribune

Oct
7

Vikings offense gets back on track vs. Giants

A week after wide receiver ADAM THIELEN criticized quarterback KIRK COUSINS and the Vikings passing game, all is well again in Minnesota. Cousins had his first 300 yard passing game inMore almost a year, connecting with Thielen for two touchdowns against the New York Giants. Star running back DALVIN COOK continued his hot start to the season, topping 200 total yards in the game despite not finding the end zone. Less

Source: Minneapolis Star-Tribune

Ask the Experts: Who should fantasy teams just give up on?

ASK THE EXPERTS appears weekly from training camp through the Super Bowl with answers to a new question being posted Thursday morning. How the guest experts responded when we asked them: Who should fantasy teams just give up on?  more »

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Factoid: Believe in the Vikings?

Minnesota's passing game has been a disappointment. Adam Thielen called out his quarterback, his offensive coordinator, or both this week. "You have to be able to pass the ball," he groused. I think Thielen will get back on track in this game.   more »

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Sep
20

Vikings have “utmost confidence” in struggling Cousins

Minnesota head coach Mike Zimmer said on Wednesday that he and the team have the “utmost confidence” in struggling quarterback KIRK COUSINS. Cousins had a dismal performance against Green Bay onMore Sunday, completing less than half of his passes and throwing two interceptions. Cousins acknowledged that he will not be playing quarterback for the Vikings if his play doesn’t improve. Less

Source: ESPN.com

Sep
9

Vikings RB Cook runs over Falcons

In a game in which veteran quarterback KIRK COUSINS attempted only 10 passes, the Minnesota Vikings and running back DALVIN COOK ran all over the Atlanta Falcons in Sunday’s season opener. Cook made his fantasy owners proud, topping 100 rushing yards with two touchdowns in the game.

Source: Minneapolis Star-Tribune

Sep
3

Vikings add veteran WR Doctson

The Minnesota Vikings have signed former Washington wide receiver JOSH DOCTSON, just days after cutting disappointing wideout LAQUON TREADWELL. Doctson was taken one pick ahead of Treadwell in the 2016 draft,More but both wide receivers have been busts through three seasons. Doctson did play a full season with current Vikings quarterback KIRK COUSINS when both players were in Washington. So there’s that. Less

Source: Minneapolis Star-Tribune

Podcast: August 21 episode of the Fantasy Index Podcast available now

Ian Allan and Justin Eleff discuss preseason risers, fallers and headaches. Sponsored by The Draft Kit (DraftKit.com).  more »

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Fantasy News: Quarterbacking cousins

Nick Foles reminds me of Kirk Cousins. I think he can do a lot of the same things, and they’ve been playing in the same kind of offense.   more »

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