The Vikings had a lot riding on their Week 7 matchup against the San Francisco 49ers. With a win, the Vikings would remain relevant in the NFC playoff hunt and keep their postseason hopes alive. And with Kirk Cousins at the helm, the Vikings were able to pull off a dramatic win in a game that had a little bit of everything.
The game started off with a bang, as the Vikings jumped out to an early lead and never looked back. Cousins was on fire, completing 22 of 28 passes for 285 yards and two touchdowns. He also added two rushing touchdowns, making him the first quarterback in NFL history to have two passing and two rushing touchdowns in the same game.
Cousins was able to make plays all over the field, showing off his arm strength and accuracy. He was able to spread the ball around to his weapons, connecting with Stefon Diggs, Adam Thielen, Kyle Rudolph, and Laquon Treadwell for big gains.
The Vikings defense was also able to step up and contain the 49ers offense, holding them to just three points in the second half. The defense was able to get pressure on the quarterback and force turnovers, which allowed the Vikings to take control of the game.
After the game, Cousins was quick to praise the team for their performance. He said, “We knew it was going to be a tough game and we had to come out and make plays. We had to stay focused and take care of the ball. I’m proud of the way our team responded and we were able to get the win.”
Cousins also gave a special shout-out to one of his teammates, tight end David Morgan. Morgan, who was signed as an undrafted free agent in 2016, had a breakout game with four catches for 61 yards and a touchdown. Cousins said, “David Morgan is a late bloomer, and he’s been working hard this year. He’s been getting better every week and it’s great to see him have a big game like this.”
The Vikings are now 4-2-1 and in a good position to make a run at the playoffs. With Cousins playing at an MVP level and the defense stepping up, the Vikings have a good chance of making a deep run in the postseason.
For the Vikings, the Week 7 win was a huge step in the right direction. With a few more wins, the Vikings will be in the thick of the NFC playoff hunt. And with Cousins leading the way, the Vikings have a chance to make some noise in the postseason.
