# Kirk Cousins Relishes Kevin O'Connell's Familiarity Ahead Of Packers Matchup > HelixNews · Web page: https://helixnews.one/story/1490385 · All pages for agents: https://helixnews.one/llms.txt 3 outlets covering · First listed: Fox Sports, Nov 11, 2026, 6:09 PM · Read it: Kirk Cousins has rejoined the Minnesota Vikings after not quite three years away, with the familiarity and comfort providing a welcomed boost for his preparation this week to play the Green Bay Packers. ## Who's covering it In the order they published: - Nov 11, 2026, 12:52 PM: [The Packers are preparing for a Kirk Cousins start]() — Yahoo Sports (Sports, United States) “I was shocked when I saw what they traded him for. It was mind-blowing to me,” said head coach Matt LaFleur - Nov 11, 2026, 2:00 PM: [Kevin O’Connell Is Officially Out of Excuses After Vikings-Kirk Cousins Reunion]() — Sports Illustrated (Sports, United States) Vikings fans worldwide were treated to an absolute rollercoaster to start their week. From optimism that a quarterback change could bring new life against the B - Nov 11, 2026, 6:09 PM: [Kirk Cousins Relishes Kevin O'Connell's Familiarity Ahead Of Packers Matchup]() — Fox Sports (Sports, United States) Kirk Cousins has rejoined the Minnesota Vikings after not quite three years away, with the familiarity and comfort providing a welcomed boost for his preparation this week to play the Green Bay Packers.