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Packers' LaFleur expects Cousins to start for Vikings in Week 10

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 12, 2026, 8:04 AM

Last updated Nov 12, 2026

Packers' LaFleur expects Cousins to start for Vikings in Week 10

Summary

Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur anticipates Kirk Cousins will start for the Minnesota Vikings in their NFC North matchup on Sunday. The Vikings acquired Cousins from the Las Vegas Raiders for a 2027 third-round draft pick, reuniting him with his previous team. Despite the rapid trade, LaFleur expressed confidence in Cousins’ familiarity with Minnesota's offensive system and his recent play. Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell has not officially named Cousins the starter but indicated caution in bringing him into the game too quickly. Meanwhile, the Packers prepare for this matchup amidst uncertainties regarding Josh Jacobs' availability due to an injury.

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Status Watch

•Kirk Cousins traded to Vikings from Raiders for a draft pick.
•LaFleur confident Cousins will start against the Packers.
•Cousins' familiarity with the system could aid his transition.
•O’Connell is cautious about rushing Cousins into action.
•The Packers prepare for the game amid Jacobs' injury uncertainty.

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8:04 AMYahoo Sports — Packers’ Matt LaFleur isn’t buying that Kirk Cousins wouldn’t start in Week 10

What they're saying

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Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur expects Kirk Cousins to start for the Minnesota Vikings in Sunday’s NFC North showdown. The Packers have already reacted to Minnesota’s surprising quarterback trade, which reunited Cousins with his former team. Minnesota acquired the veteran from the Las Vegas Raiders for a 2027 third-round draft pick on […] The post Packers’ Matt LaFleur isn’t buying that Kirk Cousins wouldn’t start in Week 10 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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