Kirk Cousins gives Vikings what they expected. That’s enough – for now

Even in a historically unique position for a quarterback, Kirk Cousins was exactly what the Minnesota Vikings literally bargained for.In stepping in for Sunday’s game against the Green Bay Packers after the Vikings acquired him Tuesday in a trade with the Las Vegas Raiders, the 15-year veteran became the first passer since at least 1950 to start for two different teams in consecutive weeks.