Kirk Cousins will start for the Minnesota Vikings in their Week 10 clash against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field, marking his first appearance with the team since 2023. The veteran quarterback returned to Minnesota after a trade from the Las Vegas Raiders earlier this week, rejoining an offense led by head coach Kevin O’Connell, who coached Cousins during the 2022 and 2023 seasons.
The Vikings opened the season with a commanding 39-22 victory over the Packers in Week 1 and are aiming to sweep the regular-season series. Both teams sit close in the NFC North standings, with six or seven wins each, so this matchup carries significant playoff implications.
Cousins’ familiarity with O’Connell’s system should help the Vikings maintain offensive continuity. Between 2022 and 2023, Cousins completed 67.1% of his passes under O’Connell’s direction, with a touchdown rate of 4.9% and an interception rate of 2.0%. Minnesota hopes his return will boost their offensive efficiency on the road.
The Packers enter this contest with momentum after winning five of their last six games. Their only defeat in that stretch came in Week 7, a narrow 20-17 loss to the Detroit Lions decided by a 22-yard field goal from Jake Bates as time expired. That tight loss highlighted Green Bay’s resilience and competitiveness.
Last week, the Packers put together their best offensive performance of the season against the New England Patriots. Quarterback Jordan Love threw for 372 yards and three touchdowns, while wide receivers Christian Watson and Matthew Golden combined for 17 catches, 335 yards, and two touchdowns. Their production has been central to Green Bay’s recent success.
Kickoff for the game is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The game will be broadcast on Fox, with live updates and highlights available through Yahoo Sports.
This meeting between divisional rivals comes at a time when both teams are jockeying for position in the NFC North and the wider playoff picture. Minnesota’s attempt to sweep the Packers for the first time this season will test Green Bay’s recent form, while the return of Cousins adds an intriguing dynamic to the Vikings’ offense.
According to Yahoo Sports.
