Kirk Cousins playing in prime time is always a disaster waiting to happen, especially when the Minnesota Vikings would be without receiver Justin Jefferson for a second straight game.
However, the embattled Pro Bowl quarterback was clutch at U.S. Bank Stadium as the Vikings beat the San Francisco 49ers 22-17 on Monday Night Football. Despite throwing an interception on Minnesota’s third play of the game, Cousins finished 35-of-45 for 378 yards, two touchdowns, no sacks, and a 107.2 passer rating. Minnesota’s offense was even 8-13 on third downs — tied with the Chicago Bears for the highest conversion rate of Week 7.
Naturally Twitter was full of takes throughout the ballgame. Here are some interesting remarks.
Can they find anyone… I mean, ANYONE other than Joe Buck to commentate games?
— Marshall Pantano (@RealAlphaGinger) October 24, 2023
i’m gonna say it.
Joe Buck is the best play by play guy in the entire league.
the haters have lost give it up.
— RONALD (@thesteelmoose) October 24, 2023
I think we need to pitch in for a thesaurus for Troy Aikman with the "job" and "good" entry pages marked.
— ReadyCFB (@ReadyCFB) October 24, 2023
Brock Purdy so mediocre tonight
— Spurs Diva (@SpursDiva7) October 24, 2023
Brock purdy without deebo pic.twitter.com/KJpBzYF3Tm
— revenge!💕💕💕 (@jujusturevenge) October 24, 2023
I have both Brock Purdy and Kirk Cousins in a super flex dynasty league and I NEVER can figure out who’s gonna have the better game each week. It’s really annoying haha
— Mike Woodard Jr (@MikeWibsJr) October 24, 2023
Brock Purdy of the 49ers appears to be in a state of unease. The absence of Trent Williams and Deebo has made the 49ers' offense less physical… pic.twitter.com/fEE0p0a5kn
— Law Nation Sports (@LawsNation) October 24, 2023
Bruh the niners getting picked apart and embarrassed by Kirk cousins on prime time Monday night football😭💔😂
— Lil_pop🦅 (@psavage36) October 24, 2023
ain’t gon lie… Kirk Cousins better than Derek Carr fr
— FBG, b. 🦅⚜️ (@Free_BWes) October 24, 2023
The Niners defense is getting exposed and Kirk Cousins & Co. are executing at a high level. This is a tough watch. #FTTB
— Frank-Paul Santangelo Jr. (@fp_jr) October 24, 2023
Kirk Cousins > Josh Allen
— Jack Klompus (@alfonsohoops) October 24, 2023
This is a massive embarrassment for Steve Wilks.
— Josh Gitt (@joshgitt1214) October 24, 2023
A Steve Wilks defense choking under the lights? I haven’t seen this before.
— Lucas (0-6) #FireFitterer (@lucasaofficial_) October 24, 2023
I am now convinced.
Steve Wilks's defensive play calling is a problem.
— KiddTalksNFL (@KiddTalksNFL) October 24, 2023
Kevin O’Connell and his red zone play calling is just awful
— Dylan Pease (@dpease23) October 24, 2023
Christian McCaffrey always looks like he's ready to run through a brick wall
— Spence (@spencecc) October 24, 2023
I can't believe Tom Talesco wanted a project instead of a win now receiver. https://t.co/A7cctybGTb
— AirHerbo (@AirHerbo) October 24, 2023
That was probably one of the worst goal line series I've ever seen. What the hell was the idea there? Center literally snapped the ball to nobody 😂#Vikings
— The Stranger (@NaClO86) October 24, 2023
Kyle Shanahan gotta be sick watching Kirk Cousins cook his squad in Primetime. This is like watching your ex upgrade to a hundred millionaire that bought the house across the street just to flex
— Anand Nanduri (@NanduriNFL) October 24, 2023
Brian Flores has Kyle Shanahan in a dark, dark place.
— Marcus Mosher (@Marcus_Mosher) October 24, 2023
Kyle Shanahan watching Kirk Cousins hit in breakers off play action pic.twitter.com/7rfm8HExmi
— Mina Kimes (@minakimes) October 24, 2023
And now we’re going to hear very different noise around Brock Purdy.
Two really poor late interceptions in a one score game against the QB his head coach has long had eyes for.
Call it poetic frustration for the 49ers (and Kyle Shanahan).
— Laurie Horesh (@LaurieHoresh) October 24, 2023
What a game for Kirk Cousins. Breakout performance from Jordan Addison. The Niners look incredibly human rather than superhuman. #Skol #SFvsMIN #MNF
— Brandon Douglas (@b_a_d1727) October 24, 2023
Jordan Addison is WR1 for 20 teams in the NFL AT LEAST. He is him
— Abu Bakar (@datboycoudjo) October 24, 2023
Harrison Philips tried to jersey swap with Christian McCaffrey, CMC wasn’t interested lol pic.twitter.com/ff03amnHK8
— Gifdsports (@gifdsports) October 24, 2023
Brock Purdy if it wasn’t for Kyle Shanahan & Christian McCaffrey pic.twitter.com/FtwDpMsI8Q
— 🎖 (@PhillyHurtMe) October 24, 2023
Kyle Shanahan, an offensive genius of head coach, kept Christian McCaffrey in for every single play on offense with an oblique tear
— NFL Guru Joe (@jhislop22) October 24, 2023
Zero sacks on 45 pass attempts… Fred Warner is the only defender that showed up to play today. #fttb
— 🙂 (@gold_purple_red) October 24, 2023
@Buck you are so biased against Bay Area teams. Just admit you love the Vikings and recuse yourself from all future broadcasts. I don’t know what was worse – the Niner loss or your Kirk Cousins love fest
— Jen Fuks (@jenmoorelb) October 24, 2023
