Kirk Cousins

It still seems early to be talking playoffs, but with the NFC North stacking wins at a historic rate, both the Lions and Vikings can clinch a trip to the playoffs as soon as this weekend.

Rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. said Monday that he'll be ready if the Atlanta Falcons coaching staff calls upon him, but he knows the decision is out of his hands. In fact, he believes Kirk Cousins will be able to stem the tide this season.

Kirk Cousins departed the Minnesota Vikings this past offseason in free agency and opted to join the Atlanta Falcons on a lucrative contract.

Unless you're a bonafide star, hardly anyone's job is completely safe this time of year in the NFL.

Justin Jefferson just entered an elite club of only 5 athletes that have made over $100 million in earnings playing for Minnesota teams, can you name the 4 others?

The Minnesota Vikings and star wide receiver Justin Jefferson have agreed to a four-year, $140 million contract extension that includes $110 million guaranteed, sources told ESPN. The deal makes him the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history.

Earlier this year, Kirk Cousins dropped a bomb on Minnesota Vikings fans by deciding to leave the team to become the new QB for the Atlanta Falcons, now that he's gone, there is no need for a home in Minnesota.

The Atlanta Falcons signed free agent Quarterback Kirk Cousins this offseason to be the face of the franchise for years to come, and to help the franchise win a Super Bowl.

Now Kirk is in Atlanta, still extremely rich and presumably not upset about the $300 million in the bank that he has earned in his NFL career. However, I wonder if his eyes have been opened in the last 24 hours to just how good he had it in Minnesota.

Minnesota Vikings fans had their hopes up this week that the NFL would conclude its investigation into alleged tampering between the Falcons and veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins.