No Justin Jefferson? For one night, no problem.Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins had one of the best games of his career on a night when his team had to have it. They were expected by many (including me) to be 2-5 at this moment. The Vikings got the win, moving to 3-4.And Cousins made it happen. He shook off a first-drive interception and went 34 for 44 the rest of the way, generating 378 yards and a pair of touchdowns.He did it by repeatedly converting on third down, getting through his progressions quickly and getting rid of the ball before the walls closed in. He was sacked zero times by the 49ers, despite the presence of Nick Bosa and moments of explosive harassment from newcomer Randy Gregory.Cousins was accurate. Timely. Decisive. And, unlike most prior Monday night games in his career, clutch.It helped to have rookie receiver Jordan Addison, who had a breakout game with a pair of touchdowns and 123 yards. Addison's night was highlighted by ripping the ball from 49ers cornerback Charvarius Ward and sprinting to the end zone for an unlikely 60-yard touchdown in the waning seconds of the first half. But even when Addison was in the locker room getting treatment for cramps in...
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