Cousins to Start for Vikings Against Packers

Published November 13, 2026, the Vikings confirmed Cousins will start Sunday against Green Bay, shortly after bringing the 38-year-old quarterback back in a trade with Las Vegas. Minnesota is 6-2; the Packers are 6-3.

Coach Kevin O’Connell praised Cousins and the coaching staff for preparing quickly, saying he had impressed the team with his command and his return to the huddle. Cousins previously played for Minnesota, where he won more than 50 games during his first stint.

The Vikings are looking for help on offense. Cousins has thrown 20 touchdown passes this season, second in the NFL, and has 22 total touchdowns. Minnesota has scored 11 offensive touchdowns, tied for the league’s fewest with the 0-8 Los Angeles Chargers.

His return could also benefit wide receiver Justin Jefferson. The two played together during Jefferson’s 2022 Offensive Player of the Year season, and Cousins has averaged 98.9 passing yards per game to him, the highest figure for an NFL quarterback-receiver pairing with at least 50 games together.

Minnesota has used 17 starting quarterbacks since Cousins suffered an Achilles injury in a 2023 game at Lambeau Field. If the Vikings reach the playoffs, Cousins could become the first quarterback to start a postseason game in a season in which he started for multiple teams.