# Kirk Cousins named Vikings' starting QB for Week 10 matchup vs. Packers

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6 outlets covering · First listed: Yahoo Sports, Nov 13, 2026, 3:29 PM · Read it: <https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/article/kirk-cousins-named-vikings-starting-qb-for-week-10-matchup-vs-packers-212954268.html>

After acquiring the veteran in a trade last week, head coach Kevin O'Connell has confirmed that Cousins will get the start over Kyler Murray.

## Who's covering it

In the order they published:

- Nov 13, 2026, 7:36 AM: [2026 NFL Week 10 Best Bets, Expert Picks: Back Vikings in Kirk Cousins’ Return](<https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/2026-nfl-week-10-best-bets-expert-picks>) — Fox Sports (Sports, United States)
  Geoff Schwartz’s best Week 10 bets include the Vikings covering in Kirk Cousins’ return and a player prop he loves in 49ers-Cowboys.
- Nov 13, 2026, 3:13 PM: [Newly acquired Kirk Cousins to start for Vikings on Sunday vs. Packers](<https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7779490/2026/11/13/newly-acquired-kirk-cousins-to-start-for-vikings-on-sunday-vs-packers/>) — The Athletic (Sports, United States)
  Coach Kevin O'Connell named Cousins the starter for Minnesota on Sunday against the Packers at Lambeau Field.
- Nov 13, 2026, 3:29 PM: [Kirk Cousins named Vikings' starting QB for Week 10 matchup vs. Packers](<https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/article/kirk-cousins-named-vikings-starting-qb-for-week-10-matchup-vs-packers-212954268.html>) — Yahoo Sports (Sports, United States)
  After acquiring the veteran in a trade last week, head coach Kevin O'Connell has confirmed that Cousins will get the start over Kyler Murray.
- Nov 13, 2026, 3:38 PM: [Kirk Cousins will start for Vikings on Sunday](<https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/kirk-cousins-will-start-for-vikings-on-sunday>) — ProFootballTalk (Sports, United States)
  The Vikings acquired the quarterback in a trade with the Raiders on Tuesday.
- Nov 13, 2026, 3:44 PM: [Is Kirk Cousins Starting vs. the Packers in Week 10? Latest on Vikings QB's Return](<https://www.si.com/nfl/vikings/onsi/is-kirk-cousins-starting-vs-packers-week-10-latest-vikings-qb-return-01m7bcas5arv>) — Sports Illustrated (Sports, United States)
  Vikings fans officially know whether Kirk Cousins will be donning Purple and Gold against the rival Packers this weekend.
- Nov 13, 2026, 3:48 PM: [Vikings officially announce Kirk Cousins will start vs. Packers following trade deadline](<https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/vikings-officially-announce-kirk-cousins-start-vs-packers-lambeau-field-sunday/>) — CBS Sports (Sports, United States)
  Minnesota traded for their old friend on Tuesday at the NFL trade deadline, and he will start for the Vikings right away on Sunday
