Cousins Powers Vikings to 17-0 Halftime Lead Over Packers

Kirk Cousins has returned, and the Vikings are playing like a team transformed.

Acquired last week, Cousins threw for 126 yards and a touchdown as Minnesota controlled the first half. The Vikings lead 17-0 at halftime.

Dating back to late in the third quarter of their Week 1 matchup with Green Bay, Minnesota has outscored the Packers 46-0.

The Vikings outgained Green Bay 170 yards to 57 in the first half, forced two turnovers and sacked Jordan Love five times.

Cousins’ first touchdown pass came on third-and-23, a 38-yard strike to Myles Price. Another scoring opportunity followed an overturned interception, when Cousins was ruled down on a sack before Lukas Van Ness picked him off. Cousins then found Tai Felton for a 24-yard gain to the 1 on third-and-15.

Aaron Brooks scored on a 1-yard run.

Cousins completed 10 of 17 passes. Price caught three passes for 45 yards, and Felton added three receptions for 33 yards. Jordan Mason has seven carries for 26 yards.

Jordan Love is 7-of-12 for 72 yards and an interception, a Harrison Smith pick with the Packers at the Minnesota 18. Matthew Golden has two catches for 30 yards and two drops, giving him nine drops for the season.

Tight end Mark Redman had the ball taken away by Andrew Van Ginkel at the Green Bay 10, and the fumble led to a four-play, minus-6-yard field goal drive. Packers kicker Trey Smack missed a 53-yard field goal.

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