Former Viking quarterback Kirk Cousins got off to a great start on Sunday for the Falcons. He connected on a few long shots to Darnell Mooney and Drake London. But after the Falcons attempted to go for a fourth-down conversion that the Vikings blew up, Cousins might’ve lost some confidence.
On Atlanta’s third drive of the game, Cousins went back for a pass, had to detour from his first option, and then went back to the middle of the field for what he thought was an open man. Instead, Viking safety Josh Metellus stepped in the way and intercepted Cousins for the first time since he left Minnesota this offseason for Atlanta. Metellus would return the pick for a four-yard gain for the Vikings.
Cousins now has 14 interceptions and 16 total turnovers, leading the NFL in turnovers given up. The Vikings will now have a chance to take the lead against their former quarterback.
.@NoExcuses_23 picks off Kirk!
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— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) December 8, 2024
