[7] In 2008, he spent the season as the backup quarterback to Brian Hoyer. Named Patrick Mahomes and John Elway as the prototype. [89] The 2017 season marked his third consecutive season of passing for at least 4,000 yards. He graded by PFF as the No. [83], During a Week 3 27-10 victory over the Oakland Raiders on NBC Sunday Night Football, Cousins went 25-for-30 for a season-high 365 yards and three touchdowns, earning him his fourth NFC Offensive Player of the Week award of his career. [35], The Redskins finished atop the NFC East with a 106 record. Cousins's passer rating in the fourth quarter of one-score games is . Despite all of those flaws, the metric still has some value. August 19,1988 7 and his 45.7% deep-ball completion percentage ranked No. A QB must read, process and react all in about 2 to 5 seconds but Cousins must be held accountable for his disappointing play. In Week 5, against the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks, Cousins showed progress from the embarrassing loss to the Giants by throwing for two touchdowns without an interception, including a 68-yard touchdown pass to DeSean Jackson. Nevertheless, Cousins couldve thrown a jump ball to someone. Who has the highest passer rating in NFL history in games that result in losses? However, despite his stance, Cousins stated that he would do everything to ensure that he doesn't test positive for COVID-19, including the use of a plexiglass in the team facility. [48], On August 31, 2015, Cousins was named the starter for the season over Robert Griffin III. However, its still a good way to compare passing numbers of quarterbacks because better quarterbacks usually have a higher passer rating. He led Michigan State to a 67 (44) season with 19 touchdowns, nine interceptions and 2,680 passing yards in 12 games. A lot of resources in the offseason were put into the defense. In the second quarter, Crowder busted open a big gain again, grabbing a seam pass and darting through the defense, nearly outrunning the secondary for a 33-yard gain. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. The Vikings have invested in Cousins to be a franchise QB and last season was the confirmation that they made a horrible mistake. Kwesi Adofo-Mensah brought in, among others, ZaDarius Smith, Patrick Peterson, Jordan Hicks, Harrison Phillips, Lewis Cine, and Andrew Booth. The stats of the Vikings quarterback are just as useful as the stats of any other quarterback and therefore valuable, especially compared to other players. The best example was the league-leading number of three and outs in 2021. With new franchise quarterbacks under center, both the Vikings and Broncos have playoff aspirations Aldon Smith (99) during the first quarter of an NFL football game in Santa . The play-caller and the teammates play a significant role in that as well. Copyright: ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. Both entered the league in the same draft. [104] In the next game, against the New York Giants, Cousins completed 22 passes for 306 yards and two touchdowns in the 2810 road victory. He also punched in a one-yard touchdown on . Seattle Seahawks QB Geno Smith officially becomes a free agent when the new league year begins March 15, but he and coach Pete Carroll have expressed optimism that a new deal will get done. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Another problem is that its not a good statistic to compare players from different eras, as the signal-callers are getting better and more efficient every year. He finished the game with a total quarterback rating of 15.9, the third-lowest mark in Vikings franchise history. [96] The Vikings won their next two games, against the Miami Dolphins and Detroit Lions, with Cousins passing for five touchdowns and an interception combined. [74][75] In Week 16, on Christmas Eve, against the Chicago Bears, Cousins had a career-high two rushing touchdowns in the 4121 road victory. Janik Eckardt is a football fan who likes numbers and stats. If you watched the Minnesota Vikings play last season, you experienced one of the most frustrating QB seasons in recent memory. Ever since Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and Kevin O'Connell have arrived at the Vikings' doorstep, something exciting has been in the air. Janik Eckardt is a football fan who likes numbers and stats. However, the view changes somewhat if we look at Cousins' TNF record since arriving in Minnesota (2018). DATE. On the infamous fourth down, the offensive line broke down, the receivers couldnt get open, and the play call might not have been the best. View the most current statistical splits for Kirk Cousins, Quarterback, for the Minnesota Vikings at The Football Database . 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[138], On March 13, 2022, Cousins signed a one-year, $35 million fully guaranteed contract extension through the 2023 season. Kirk Cousins has played 11 seasons for the Redskins and Vikings. He was a crucial part of one of the most resilient teams in NFL history, a team that never gave up, even when it was down 33 points at halftime. . Cousins went 22 and finished the drive with an 11-yard touchdown pass to Pierre Garon with 29 seconds remaining, to bring the Redskins within 2 points of the Ravens. [50], On October 25, Cousins helped lead the Redskins to their largest comeback win in franchise history. Going into the season, the Minnesota Vikings werent known as a team that could overcome large deficits. Every little movement gets tracked in the NFL nowadays. Cousins finished the game with 250 passing yards and two touchdowns in a 4110 victory. He wanted to give Hockenson a chance to break a tackle, something he had done a few times in that game. It's almost as if the Minnesota Vikings QB sees a prevent defense at the end of a loss, rubs his palms together eagerly, and proclaims, "Time to make my money!". There was a safety on Kirk Cousins to open the quarter, Green Bay made a field goal and Rodgers threw two touchdowns to will his offense to life and the half ended 22 to 10. He was named the backup quarterback over incumbent starter Rex Grossman. [92], In his Vikings debut in the season opener against the San Francisco 49ers, Cousins passed for 244 yards and two touchdowns in the 2416 victory. On Friday, Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins had his 2022 base salary . With the Vikings at 651 going into Week 14 against the Seattle Seahawks, the Vikings were still in the playoff hunt, but a 217 road loss on Monday Night Football resulted in the firing of offensive coordinator John DeFilippo. Aaron Rodgers ended the 1st quarter down 7 - 3, and in the very next quarter, Green Bay dropped 19 points. [65] He also finished the season with 29 passing touchdowns, second in Redskins history behind Jurgensen who had 31 in 1967, while posting a league-leading completion percentage of 69.8%, second in team history behind Sammy Baugh who completed 70.3% of his passes in 1945. As a rookie, Cousins entered the fourth quarter of a 2012 playoff game against Seattle, after Griffin got injured. Learn more about troubleshooting WordPress. Seeded 3rd, the Vikings faced off against the 6th seeded Giants in the Wild Card round, on January 15, 2023. The metric has existed since 1973 and is not as accurate as some modern analytical numbers, for example, EPA/play. He did not throw an interception, didn't fumble . Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. In the 2414 loss, Cousins came into the game late in the fourth quarter in relief of an injured Griffin. [133], Cousins drew controversy over his decision not to receive the COVID-19 vaccination, although he agreed to follow NFL protocols. So Kirk Cousins loses 0.70 EPA/play on average due to pressure. The stats are not perfect. [109] During Week 16 against the Packers once again on Monday Night Football, Cousins threw for 122 yards, a touchdown, and an interception in the 2310 loss. Checkout the latest stats for Kirk Cousins. However, football is the ultimate team sport. [19], Cousins was selected by the Washington Redskins as the seventh choice in the fourth round of the 2012 NFL Draft, making him the 102nd draft pick overall. Please see our Contributors and Sources page for data source details. Kirk Cousins is on Instagram at kirkcousins. There are a plethora of stats and qualifiers available to measure quarterback play . [112] He finished the 2019 season with 3,603 passing yards, 26 passing touchdowns, and six interceptions to go along with 63 rushing yards and a touchdown. Minnesota Vikings. Latest on Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins including complete game-by-game stats on ESPN. [120] Three weeks later against the Detroit Lions, he threw for 220 yards and three touchdowns on only 13 completions during the 3420 win. Will Vikings commit to Kirk Cousins beyond 2023? [97][98] In the regular-season finale against the Chicago Bears, the Vikings would have made the playoffs with a win, but they fell 2410, with Cousins passing for 132 yards and a touchdown. Cousins teams allow an average of 29.31 points per game in his career losses. Personal Life . [26], On May 31, 2012, Cousins signed a four-year contract with the Redskins.[27]. in his career. On the final drive of the game, with the Redskins down 8, Griffin suffered a knee injury. A game-winning drive is defined as an offensive scoring drive in the 4th quarter or OT putting the winning team ahead for the last time. But last year his 4th quarter performance jumped to 100.4, and his OT performance to 106.0. . Cousins is a practicing Evangelical Christian. [128] He was named the NFC Offensive Player of the Week for his performance. Not only does Cousins have the largest comeback in the history of the NFL at 33 points, he also holds a 17-point comeback victory at Buffalo and five total double-digit comebacks. [110] The Packers clinched the NFC North division title with the win. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. [46] The Redskins were blown out 4514 with a total of 6 turnovers. Originally drafted as a backup to fellow rookie Robert Griffin III, he eventually took over in . Cousins has his limitations with lack of mobility, and he shied away from targeting star wideout Justin Jefferson in the fourth quarter of the wild-card playoff game against the New York Giants, resulting in a disappointing end to the Minnesota Vikings season. Find out more. Giving the Vikings an out after two more years with about $15 million in dead cap once he is gone. Kirk Cousins led the Vikings 46 yards in the final 42 seconds of regulation on Sunday, evading Brian Burns' strip sack attempt for a 16-yard scramble and completing four passes for 30 yards that . He finished the game 3-of-10 for 31 yards and was unable to rally the team to victory. Kirk Cousins played terrible football on Monday . Through the first three quarters of action in 2020, Cousins ranked 19th in passing grade and 27th in turnover-worthy play rate. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. "The difference between Kirk Cousins in the first three quarters versus the fourth quarter last season was staggering. Do you have a sports website? Following his comments, the Holland Hospital in West Michigan ended its relationship with him. His 3,569 passing yards, 27 TD's, and 5 INT's all rank 6th, 5th and 4th in the NFL, respectively. All kinds of different rankings appear in the off-season. which many in the media believed Cousins was addressing concerns about his potentially lucrative long-term contract with the team next season. [70] As the game ended in a tie, it also marked the first time a game held in London went into overtime. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? He will turn 35 years old before the season begins, and the front office and coaching staff should start the search for a successor soon, potentially even in this off-season. On March 18, 2020, Cousins signed a two-year, $66 million contract extension with the Vikings. The Vikings will face the 49ers next Saturday after Kirk Cousins threw a 4-yard touchdown to Kyle Rudolph to win it on the first drive of overtime. Selection 102. This could mean he has to play extremely well to secure a win, more than other quarterbacks. [117] In Week 3 against the Tennessee Titans, Cousins had a much better outing, throwing for 251 yards, three touchdowns, and two interceptions during the narrow 3130 loss. NAME. [93] In the next game against the Green Bay Packers, he finished with 425 passing yards, four touchdowns, and an interception as the game ended in a 2929 tie. Michigan St. Ali: Cousins is definitely getting that contract extension. [114] In the Divisional Round against the San Francisco 49ers, Cousins threw for 172 yards, a touchdown, and an interception in the 2710 road loss. Most game-winning drives in a single season: 8 (tied with Matthew Stafford), Most fourth-quarter comebacks in a single season: 8 (tied with Matthew Stafford), Most pass completions in a regular season: 425, Most consecutive pass attempts without an interception: 224, Most consecutive seasons with at least 3,600 passing yards, Most consecutive pass completions to start a game: 17, Most 300-yard passing games in a season: 6, Most 300-yard passing games in career: 24, Most pass completions in a regular season: 406, Most consecutive passes without an interception at home: 232, Most consecutive 4,000-yard passing seasons: 3, Career statistics and player information from, This page was last edited on 26 February 2023, at 08:58. Find out more. [79], Due to his performance in the season, Cousins was named to his first Pro Bowl, replacing Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan, who could not take part in the game due to the Falcons' appearance in Super Bowl LI. 1,500 pass attemptsPatrick Mahomes - 108.7Deshaun Watson - 104.5Aaron Rodgers - 103.9Russell Wilson - 101.7Drew Brees - 98.7Kirk Cousins - 97.9Tom Brady - 97.3Dak Prescott - 97.3Tony Romo - 97.1Steve Young - 96.8. Most fans would rather go 1 - 15 and draft a QB capable of influencing games than continue on with just an above-average QB who is a passenger. Let's break down Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins' NFL career, as we examine his regular-season and postseason records against every NFL team. completed 4-of-5 throws for 36 yards in his only series vs. Georgia in the 2009 Capital One Bowl . I expect the average value to be around $38 million a year. Once again, that is not on the quarterback alone, but he deserves some blame. and its a big if . College: Michigan St. (College Stats) Weighted Career AV (100-95-. (College Stats), Weighted Career AV (100-95-): 90 (260th overall since 1960), High School: That's the 13th most among 35 qualifying quarterbacks. This rendition of the Vikings is different, and it all starts with QB1. . [52] Cousins and his brother Kyle applied to trademark the catchphrase later in the season and began to sell T-shirts with the phrase to raise money for the International Justice Mission charitable organization. Stats. Still, it's notable that the Vikings are doing their due diligence on this year's quarterback draft class. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Playing at home, Cousins had a solid individual game, completing 31-of-39 passes for 273 yards, 2 touchdowns and no interceptions, alongside a rushing touchdown. Team Reporter. Kirk Cousins 104.8 passer rating 11.2 fourth-quarter pass attempts per game. The game was eye-opening because the gentleman wearing the No.12 on the other team is maybe the greatest-ever at influencing games. He has thrown for 37,140 yards and 252 touchdowns. Cousins ranked fourth in PFFs metric wins above replacement or WAR. If Cousins was an elite quarterback, this was the moment to prove it, and Cousins was home to boot. 6 free-agent quarterbacks the Vikings could sign in 2021. Sign, tag or trade: How will offseason unfold for Lamar Jackson and Ravens? Cousins will only raise the eyebrows of those who dont follow enough of his games. To be fair to Kirk Cousins, playing QB in the NFL is one of the most difficult jobs in the world. [99], Cousins finished his first season with the Vikings with 4,298 passing yards, 30 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions to go along with 123 rushing yards and a touchdown. [49] On October 4, Cousins led a 90-yard game-winning drive against the Philadelphia Eagles, his first since 2012, when he threw a touchdown pass to Pierre Garon with under a minute left in the fourth quarter, winning the game 2320. With Kirk Cousins at quarterback, there was a perception that he wasnt the guy who could deliver in those situations. [82], Again set to become an unrestricted free agent in the offseason, Cousins and the Redskins attempted to work out a long-term deal before the start of free agency, but could only come to an agreement on the exclusive franchise tag on February 28, 2017, becoming the first quarterback in NFL history to be franchise-tagged in consecutive years. Despite the solid performance from Cousins, the Redskins lost by a score of 2717. The research for this page was done by Scott Kacsmar. If he fails to score, one of the greatest quarterbacks to ever play gets the ball back and needs only a field goal to end his season. Kirk Cousins Stats, Bio, Age, Net Worth, & Career. [8][9] In 2009, he competed for and won the starting quarterback job against teammate Keith Nichol. [80] During the game, Cousins played throughout most of the second half, and notably forced a fumble on Denver Broncos cornerback Aqib Talib after chasing him down the field after throwing an interception late in the fourth quarter. The Redskins acquired the Griffin III pick by giving the St. Louis Rams four high-value draft picks over three years. https://vikingswire.usatoday.com/2022/12/20/vikings-kirk-cousins-fourth-quarter-comebacks-nfl/. . NEW ORLEANS Kirk Cousins has received so many catcalls from the cheap seats about his quarterbacking prowess that he prefers to examine the big picture. Kirk Cousins was born to Don Cousins[2] and Maryann Cousins, the second oldest of their three children. Projecting the futures of Kirk Cousins, Dalvin Cook and other Vikings veterans, Netflix QB series to feature Mahomes, Cousins, Answering key offseason questions for every NFL team: Intel on Tua, Lamar and the No. Kirk Cousins - 114.2. [125] The following week against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Cousins threw for 305 yards, three touchdowns, and an interception in the 2724 overtime victory. The 2017 Washington Redskins season was the franchise's 86th season in the National Football League and the fourth under head coach Jay Gruden.The Redskins ended the season losing eight of the final 13 games after a 2-1 start, failing to improve on their 8-7-1 record from the previous season, and were mathematically eliminated from playoff contention with a loss to the Chargers. Speed 4.93. Not only does Cousins have the largest comeback in the history of the NFL at 33 points, he also holds a 17-point comeback victory at Buffalo and five total double-digit comebacks. Added that a QB, no matter the talent, still has to produce in the pocket. [90], On March 15, 2018, Cousins signed with the Minnesota Vikings on a fully guaranteed three-year contract worth $84 million. Sign up for the Vikings Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. He is a walking soccer encyclopedia, loves watching sitcoms, and Classic rock is his music genre of choice. By Quarter By Quarter G GS Att Cmp Pct Yds YPA TD TD% T% Int Int% I% Lg FD 20+ Sack Loss Rate; 1st Quarter 1st Qtr----112: 87: 77.7: 990: 8.8: 9: 8.0: 1: 0.9: 64 . He arguably played his best game of the season, and other parts of the team clearly let the organization down. Kirk Cousins is always mentioned as a quarterback with great stats, and he supposedly collects in meaningless times of games. Despite his stats being lower than the last four seasons, Cousins has been much more clutch this season, especially in terms of leading game-winning drives. Kirk Cousins Career Stats: Record in Primetime Games: 6-13. This season has been a different story. Kirk Daniel Cousins (born August 19, 1988) is an American football quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL). [17] Cousins won the 2011 Lowes's Senior CLASS Award. He threw all three interceptions in the first half of the game. [139] In the season opener against the Green Bay Packers, Cousins threw 23-of-32 passes for 277 yards with two touchdowns, and a 118.9 passer rating in 23-7 victory. The stats say he is a top 10 QB. View a side-by-side comparison of Jared Goff and Kirk Cousins. Follow us for breaking news and latest updates: The front office took the necessary steps for that. How many touchdowns does Kirk Cousins have? Players. September 20, 2022 11:44 am ET . Read our About page for full details.View complete leaderboards for game-winning drives and comebacks. [121], In Week 10 against the Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football, Cousins threw for 292 yards, two touchdowns, and an interception in the 1913 road victory. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Some absurd comments and opinions can be found in those debates. Most readers ask themselves now one question does he plays badly in losses? [116], During Week 2 against the Indianapolis Colts, Cousins threw for 113 yards and three interceptions during the 2811 road loss.