Kirk Cousins became a member of the Minnesota Vikings in the spring of 2018 and has since led the team to a modest 25-22-1 (.531) record. In the first season, Cousins personally – and the Vikings as a team – fell short of lofty expectations. Minnesota finished with a winning record by the slimmest of margins at 8-7-1 (.531). That was the season that rookie kicker Daniel Carlson missed several kicks in Week 2 at Lambeau Field versus the Green Bay Packers. Had Carlson connected on one, the Vikings would have later reached the postseason. They were just one win away from the NFC’s sixth seed.