Fastrack · Cousins Throws Two TDs as Vikings Beat Packers

Kirk Cousins threw two touchdown passes in his return to Minnesota. The Vikings beat the Packers 30-10 in Green Bay on Sunday.

21 of 31 passing for 207 yards, two touchdowns, one interception.
8 sacks of Jordan Love, Minnesota's most since 2018.
5 days passed between the trade from Las Vegas and kickoff.
4 Green Bay turnovers, including three lost fumbles.

Why it matters: Minnesota's offense had scored 16 points or fewer in three straight games under Kyler Murray and Carson Wentz. Sunday's 30 points were its most since Week 1.

Vikings now lead Green Bay by two games in the loss column.
Third-down offense went 8 of 16 after ranking 30th entering Sunday.

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Center coverage, 5 sources: The center frames a triumphant homecoming, crediting Cousins while he credits the defense and staff.

KSAT 12 San Antonio3hKirk Cousins has triumphant return as Vikings sack Jordan Love 8 times in 30-10 win over Packers Heavy56mVikings’ Justin Jefferson Sends ‘Mediocre’ Message After Kirk Cousins’ Return USA Today1hKirk Cousins emotional after Vikings win: 'It's been a tough three years'Newsweek16mKirk Cousins Was Emotional After First Win Back With Vikings News4Jax3hKirk Cousins has triumphant return as Vikings sack Jordan Love 8 times in 30-10 win over Packers

Left coverage, 1 sources: The left sees the deadline's biggest trade paying off, with Cousins steadying an offense built around defense.

NBC News2hThe biggest move of the NFL trade deadline paid immediate dividends

Right coverage, 3 sources: The right frames a lopsided rout that opens a new Cousins era and talk of a longer stay.

Daily Mail41mEmotional Kirk Cousins holds back tears as he celebrates first victory in his second spell with the Minnesota Vikings New York Post2hVikings already talked to Kirk Cousins about 2027 well before stellar debut OutKick55mKirk Cousins and the Minnesota Vikings are reunited and it feels so good after win over Green Bay Packers

What’s next: Minnesota travels to San Francisco for a Sunday night game next week.

The Vikings contacted Cousins' agent about a deal beyond this season, ESPN reported.
Can Cousins, 38 and a pending free agent, sustain this play over the full season?
How much of Sunday's result came from the defense rather than the quarterback change?