# Vikings name Week 10 starter vs Packers after Kirk Cousins trade

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8 outlets covering · First listed: Yahoo Sports, Nov 13, 2026, 4:26 PM · Read it: <https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/vikings-name-week-10-starter-222646065.html>

The Minnesota Vikings plan to have quarterback Kirk Cousins make his debut in Week 10. Is he the starter against the Packers?

## Who's covering it

In the order they published:

- Nov 12, 2026, 8:09 PM: [“He Was Screaming at Me”: Maxx Crosby Recalls Heated Confrontation With Kirk Cousins After QB’s Trade to Vikings](<https://www.essentiallysports.com/nfl-active-news-he-was-screaming-at-me-maxx-crosby-recalls-heated-confrontation-with-kirk-cousins-after-qbs-trade-to-vikings/>) — EssentiallySports (Sports)
  “I’ll love Kirk Cousins till the day I’m off this planet,” Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby told ESPN’s Ryan McFadden. However, back in the offseason, there was a moment Crosby might have walked back on his word. Infamously, the two were involved in a fight during practice. A long time has passed since then, and
- 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, 3:38 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
- Nov 13, 2026, 4:26 PM: [Vikings name Week 10 starter vs Packers after Kirk Cousins trade](<https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/vikings-name-week-10-starter-222646065.html>) — Yahoo Sports (Sports, United States)
  The Minnesota Vikings plan to have quarterback Kirk Cousins make his debut in Week 10. Is he the starter against the Packers?
- Nov 13, 2026, 4:37 PM: [First Cousins: QB to get start vs. Packers in Vikings return](<https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/50474753/vikings-start-reacquired-qb-kirk-cousins-vs-packers>) — ESPN (Sports, United States)
  Coach Kevin O'Connell called Kirk Cousins' ability to get reacquainted with the Vikings' offense "impressive."
