- Cousins has surpassed his passing yards total (245.5) in five games this season but the last three QBs against Minnesota have cleared this line with ease.
- Kirk has -160 odds to throw an interception (leads the league with 13) against a Vikings team that has the most interceptions this season at 18.
- With Minnesota allowing the least rushing yards per game this season (81.3), look for Cousins to soar over his passing attempts line at 34.5.
MINNEAPOLIS – Kirk Cousins is making his return to U.S. Bank Stadium this week as the Atlanta Falcons are 5.5-point underdogs against the Minnesota Vikings. There are a variety of legal sports betting props available for this revenge game surrounding Cousins.
Between Kirk wanting to show off against his former team and needing to show the Falcons that he is the best option at QB for them to win, look for the former Viking to throw the ball all over the field.
Kirk Cousins Over 244.5 Passing Yards -115
Kirk Cousins has been hot and cold this season for Atlanta. He has shown flashes against the Bucs and the Cowboys but has struggled with consistency. He only has four games this season with at least 245 passing yards.
For reference, Cousins only played eight games in 2023 but recorded over 245 passing yards in six of those.
The Minnesota Vikings, however, have allowed the fifth most passing yards to opposing quarterbacks this season. Over the last three games, the opposing QB has cleared this passing total line of 245.5.
- Kyler Murray – 260 yards, 1 TD, 2 int
- Caleb Williams – 340 yards, 2 TD, 0 int
- Will Levis – 295 yards, 1 TD, 1 int
This is Kirk Cousins’ third career revenge game, after facing the Commanders twice in a Vikings jersey. In those two games, Cousins had 550 passing yards with a completion percentage of 68.2. After holding the starting QB role in Minnesota for six seasons, look for Kirk to play his best and throw the ball downfield.
Cousins Over 34.5 Passing Attempts -130
The Vikings’ defense has allowed the least rushing yards per game in the entire NFL this season (81.3). A lack of run game could force Cousins to keep throwing the ball. This dominant Vikings run defense has forced opposing quarterbacks to average 38.5 passing attempts per game this season.
Cousins has finished five games this season with over 34.5 passing attempts but is in a great spot to clear this line against his former team. Over the last three games against the Vikings, quarterbacks are averaging 41 passing attempts per game.
Cousins Over 0.5 Interceptions -160
Cousins has thrown an interception in eight of his 12 games played this season and is coming off a four-interception game against the LA Chargers. Minnesota leads the league in team opponent interceptions per game at 1.5 and has the most interceptions of any team this season (18).
With Kirk Cousins leading the NFL in interceptions thrown at 13 and the Vikings having the most interceptions, the over on this prop is one of the best bets found at legal NFL betting sites this week.
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