Kirk Cousins is preparing for his first return to Minnesota as an opposing team’s quarterback when the Atlanta Falcons face the Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. The experience was unfamiliar for Cousins, who had been with the Washington franchise for six seasons.
Cousins expects a similar feeling on Sunday. He had visited the Washington stadium many times but felt like a rookie in his first game back due to being in an unfamiliar environment. However, he emphasized that focus should be on playing well and winning.
The Falcons aim to break their three-game losing streak against the Vikings, who are 10-2. Cousins is looking to bounce back from a poor performance last week, where he threw four interceptions. He believes his past experiences have helped him overcome tough times in the past.
A loud crowd at U.S. Bank Stadium is expected, with Cousins describing the Vikings’ fan base as “great fans” who will make it as hostile as possible for the Falcons. What makes this return trip unique is that Cousins knows many people in the area, including members of the Vikings staff and roster, due to his connection with them.
When asked about keeping in touch with former team colleagues, Cousins quipped that he doesn’t know the rules regarding tampering anymore, but he tries to relate to others in the league.
Source: https://www.si.com/nfl/vikings/news/quips-about-tampering-and-expectations-for-a-hostile-crowd-cousins-talks-return-to-minnesota-01je9xv1xpt4