The Minnesota Vikings lost starting quarterback Kirk Cousins for the season Sunday because of a torn Achilles tendon. This news is devastating for a Vikings team that was already without wide receiver Justin Jefferson as he continues to deal with a hamstring injury.
Cousins entered Sunday in the midst of one of his best seasons as a pro, averaging 291.1 passing yards and 2.25 passing touchdowns per game. He averaged 38.8 pass attempts and had the third-highest passer rating in the league. News of Cousins’ injury was surprising, considering his availability has always been an asset. He started 111 games from 2015 to 2021 and was rarely listed on the injury report. Fantasy managers wondering how the Vikings will fill the void at quarterback must understand that it is a complicated situation.
Jaren Hall (rostered in 0.0% of ESPN leagues), who was selected in the fifth round of this year’s draft, completed three of four passes for 23 yards after replacing Cousins in the fourth quarter. Head coach Kevin O’Connell’s comments after the game imply that the team isn’t committed to…
