Kirk Cousins: MVP Candidate

The Minnesota Vikings are 1-2 after three weeks of football but the record of the team doesn’t show the incredible start Kirk Cousins is having. Kirk Cousins has recorded a quarterback rating above 100 in every game this season and well as throwing for at least 2 touchdowns with no interceptions in each of the first three games.

Now, the Minnesota Vikings have lost the first too games but there is no way those losses are to blame on Kirk Cousins. He has carried this Vikings team on his back and that was even more evident in Week 3 against the Seattle Seahawks and Russell Wilson.

In fact, Kirk Cousins outplayed Russell Wilson with a higher completion percentage, more passing yards, more touchdowns and a better quarterback rating. Another notable name that Cousins has matched his play with is Tom Brady. Over the season he leads Brady in total QBR as well as completion percentage which is about 75% for the entire season.

Kirk Cousins would be an MVP candidate, maybe even the frontrunner, if the Minnesota Vikings could have come out with wins in the first two weeks. He is leading the team and needs to continue his play to keep the Vikings within playoff contention.

If the Vikings can put together a complete game in Week 4 against the Cleveland Browns then Kirk Cousins play could get national attention and his MVP candidacy could be front page.