Kirk Cousins’ season is likely over.
The Minnesota Vikings quarterback was carted off the field in the Vikings’ 24-10 win over the Green Bay Packers on Sunday afternoon. Head coach Kevin O’Connell said after the game that they are “fearing an Achilles injury,” which an MRI is expected to confirm soon. That would end Cousins’ season.
Cousins started scrambling in the pocket early in the fourth quarter at Lambeau Field when he suddenly pulled up and fell to the ground. Cousins was tackled by defensive tackle Kenny Clark, which forced a fourth down. Once Cousins popped up, he started hopping to the sideline without putting any weight on his right leg.
Cousins made it to the bench, but was then carted off the field with his right shoe off. He was ruled out of the game, and was replaced by rookie Jaren Hall.
Cousins went 23-of-31 for 274 yards with two touchdowns before he went down, and had led the Vikings to the 24-10 lead. Cam …