The Minnesota Vikings easily won 24-10 against the Green Bay Packers late in the fourth quarter.
Although they still bounced back with a win, the Vikings lost quarterback Kirk Cousins to a serious Achilles injury.
Cousins stepped into the locker room for the first time since his ankle injury, via ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
his ankle injury was a non-contact, and the Vikings quickly ruled him out for the remainder of the game.
Kirk Cousins has already been ruled out.
The team is talking about the ankle injury.
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After the game, Schefter announced that Cousins had suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon and would miss the rest of the season.
An MRI is expected to confirm this cruel news.
Vikings injury problems
The Vikings have suffered numerous injuries throughout their roster, most notably to wide receiver Justin Jefferson.
Without Jefferson in the lineup, Minnesota’s offense will be hit hard. Losing his cousin this long would further hinder the Viking attack.
His injury could not have come at a worse time for the Vikings.
Minnesota started the season 1-4 and then went on a 3-game winning streak.
Because the Vikings have found a way to overcome their injury problems, their record is now at .500.
But losing your starting quarterback is an entirely different animal. If Cousins misses a significant amount of time, Minnesota’s postseason hopes could be dashed right when they shine brightest.
With backup QB Nick Mullens directly on IR, the Vikings will have to turn to fifth-round rookie Jaren Hall.
The Vikings will run a series of tests to determine the extent of Kirk Cousins’ injury.
But being injured and sidelined for the game without a touchdown wasn’t the start Minnesota was hoping for.
Beating the Packers is one thing.
But Minnesota is now hoping they don’t lose their quarterback anytime soon.