kirk cousins Although he hasn't played since Week 8, the injured four-time Pro Bowl quarterback has been a big part of the Minnesota Vikings' season.
Before the start of Sunday night's game against the Vikings. green bay packersCousins and his son Cooper led the Minnesota crowd in the traditional pregame chant.
Injured Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins and his son cheer the crowd before the Green Bay Packers game at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on December 31, 2023. (Steven Maturen/Getty Images)
After Cousins and his son came into view of the fans, they both took off their shirts to the delight of the crowd.
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Unfortunately for Minnesota, Cousins' pregame hype couldn't lead the Vikings to victory.
The Packers defeated the Vikings 33-10. drop minnesota From 7th to 9th of the year.
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins sounds the Gjallarhorn before a game against the Green Bay Packers at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Dec. 31, 2023. (Brad Rempel-USA Today Sports)
Vikings quarterback Jalen Hall was benched in favor of Nick Mullens. enter halftime We lost 23-3.
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“There were some things on the execution side, there were some things on the progression side, some play calls here and there, so we had to get everyone together and give them a chance, especially in situations where the score was halved. Now, to make sure we win. Best execution at least in the process,'' Minnesota head coach Kevin O'Connell said.
Hall completed just 5 of 10 pass attempts for 67 yards, threw an interception and lost a fumble.
“If I was the coach, I would have made the same decision,” Hall said after the game.
Jalen Hall of the Vikings calls a play against the Green Bay Packers at U.S. Bank Stadium on December 31, 2023 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Steven Maturen/Getty Images)
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Minnesota still has a slight chance of making the playoffs, but they need to win. detroit lions Multiple teams will be eliminated in their final game of the season in Week 18.
O'Connell said the team will evaluate who will start under center against the Lions.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
