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Keisean Nixon responds to facing Kirk Cousins with confident remarks

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 13, 2026, 1:49 AM

Last updated Nov 13, 2026

Keisean Nixon responds to facing Kirk Cousins with confident remarks

Summary

Green Bay Packers defensive back Keisean Nixon addressed the upcoming challenge of facing Kirk Cousins, recently traded to the Minnesota Vikings from the Las Vegas Raiders. Nixon, set to compete against Cousins at Lambeau Field this Sunday, downplayed any personal connection to the quarterback, stating, "He's not my cousin." The Packers' defense ranks 11th in the NFL, allowing 21.2 points per game, and have performed well with 13 interceptions this season. Minnesota aims to test Green Bay's defense after acquiring Cousins, who threw for 2,340 yards and 20 touchdowns this season as a Raider.

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•Nixon will face Cousins at Lambeau Field on Sunday.
•Packers rank 11th in the NFL for points allowed per game.
•Green Bay has the second-most interceptions in the league with 13.
•Cousins threw for 2,340 yards and 20 touchdowns this season.

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1:49 AMYahoo Sports — Packers’ Keisean Nixon Flips The Script With Unexpected Response to Facing Kirk Cousins

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