Vikings seek 6th straight win as struggling old friend Kirk Cousins arrives with the Falcons

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (18) looks to pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024 in Atlanta.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (18) looks to pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024 in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)


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The Minnesota Vikings have won five straight games to improve to 10-2 and host Kirk Cousins and the Atlanta Falcons this week. The Vikings are one game behind Detroit in the NFC North entering Week 14. They can clinch a playoff spot with a win and losses by the Cardinals and Rams. Their defense leads the league with 18 interceptions. The Falcons have lost three games in a row to fall to 6-6 and into a tie for the NFC South lead with Tampa Bay. Cousins has thrown six interceptions without a touchdown pass during the skid. He played six seasons for Minnesota.

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