sizable underdogs on Sunday.

It’s Kirk Cousins Week, but the Vikings Already Won.

When Kirk Cousins comes back to town, the reception should be solid. He was an upstanding member of the community, and while under center for the Minnesota Vikings, Cousins was a consistent presence. He never could elevate himself or the team, but you knew what you were getting from him.

kirk cousinsdid not know what they were getting. Cousins has always been a byproduct of his surroundings. He was at his best in Minnesota because of the weapons provided to him. He elevated from Washington because of the weapons he possessed there. Drake London, Kyle Pitts, and Bijan Robinson are all nice, but they are the group that Kevin O’Connell continues to run onto the field.

There is no greater evidence of this than the season that Sam Darnold is having. Of course, the Vikings head coach looks like a quarterback whisperer and a savant. To a certain extent, he absolutely is that. O’Connell is an amazing leader and has shown an ability to get the most out of his team. He galvanizes a locker room, and given the talent he has, it’s not exactly a shock that the Vikings have surpassed expectations.

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Ted Schwerzler is a blogger from the Twin Cities that is focused on all things Minnesota Twins and Minnesota Vikings. He’s active on Twitter and writes daily for Minnesota Sports Fan. As a former college athlete and avid sports fan, covering our pro teams with a passion has always seemed like such a natural outlet.