Kirk Cousins vs Sam Darnold: A Tale of Two Quarterbacks Through Week 9
This offseason was among the most impactful in recent memory for the Minnesota Vikings. There was substantial turnover among key positions and big name players. None were more important than a changing of the guard at quarterback. Out with Kirk Cousins and in with Sam Darnold.
Now at the halfway point of the season, the Vikings own a 6-2 record. It’s clear that head coach Kevin O’Connell is getting the best out of his new QB1. Still, there is plenty of intrigue regarding his former quarterback, and now (at the halfway mark of the 2024 season), it’s the perfect time to check in on who is making out better on the switch.
Tale of the tape for Vikings quarterbacks
It wasn’t as though the Vikings didn’t want Kirk Cousins back under center. Understandably though, they didn’t want him for the price he was asking. So far, Darnold has been a great get, at $10 million for this season.
Of course, Kirk brings over a decade of consistency to Atlanta, where after a rocky start, he’s rebounded nicely. So, how do the two compare, so far this season? Let’s take a look under the hood.
