5 reasons Vikings can win with Kirk Cousins in 2020

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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – JANUARY 05: Dalvin Cook #33 of the Minnesota Vikings runs with the ball against the New Orleans Saints during a game at the Mercedes Benz Superdome on January 05, 2020 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) /

1. Dalvin Cook can support him on the ground

The Vikings are one of only a handful of NFL teams that can win games when their quarterback doesn’t play well. That’s just how good Dalvin Cook can be when he’s playing his best football.

Clearly, the Vikings are at their best when both their quarterback and running back are playing at a high level. The fear Cook instills in opposing defenses opens up a lot of space for Cousins and the team’s passing game.

It’s important to note that Cook also caught 53 passes for the Vikings last season. His work as a receiver out of the backfield is still on the upswing. He may never be Alvin Kamara or Christian McCaffrey in that department, but he’s got a chance to develop into an above-average receiver at the position.

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In the end, the sheer balance the Vikings enjoy on offense is a big reason why Cousins can pilot them to so many wins. The team doesn’t ask him to win games with his arm very often. Cousins thrives without the pressure of making key throws early in games.

Cook’s presence in the backfield is a big reason why Minnesota can achieve greatness without a superstar at the quarterback position.

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