The 2023 Vikings season was virtually over when starting quarterback Kirk Cousins ruptured his Achilles tendon in Week 8. That game was the first convincing win in a long time but that euphoria didn’t last long, as the franchise and its fans were devastated once the first replay was shown until the team was eliminated in Week 18.
Kirk Cousins Sets Target Date for Return to the Field
A torn Achilles is a brutal injury for a football player but the good news is that Cousins doesn’t require his explosiveness to play at a decent level like a running back or a wide receiver, although it should be mentioned that a significant part of the throwing power is generated with the legs.