Kirk Cousins Fantasy Week 8: Projections, Points and Stats vs. Packers

Quarterback Kirk Cousins faces a matchup versus the eighth-ranked pass defense in the NFL (194.3 yards conceded per game) in Week 8, when his Minnesota Vikings take on the Green Bay Packers, Sunday at 1:00 PM ET.

Thinking about Cousins for your daily fantasy lineup, with his next game versus the Packers? We've got stats and info for you in this article.

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Cousins vs. Packers Game Info

• Matchup: Minnesota Vikings at Green Bay Packers
• Game Day: October 29, 2023
• Game Time: 1:00 PM
• Projected Fantasy Points: 16.24
• Projected Passing Yards: 265.37
• Projected Passing TDs: 1.56
• Projected Rushing Yards: 7.62
• Projected Rushing TDs: 0.08

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Cousins Fantasy Performance

• At the QB position, Cousins is currently the sixth-ranked fantasy player (eighth overall), tallying 130.0 total fantasy points (18.6 per game).
• In his last three games, Cousins has amassed 49.6 fantasy points (16.5 per game), connecting on 85-of-123 throws for 843 yards, five touchdowns, and one interception. He's added -1 rushing yards on seven carries.
• Cousins has compiled 84.9 fantasy points (17.0 per game) in his last five games, completing 129-of-192 throws for 1,349 yards, with 10 touchdowns and four interceptions. He's added nine rushing yards on nine carries.
• The peak of Cousins' fantasy season so far was Week 2 against the Philadelphia Eagles, when he completed 70.5% of his throws for 364 yards and four touchdowns with zero interceptions on his way to 28.6 fantasy points.
• From a fantasy perspective, Kirk Cousins' matchup versus the Chicago Bears in Week 6 was his worst of the season, as he posted 8.7 fantasy points. He threw for 181 yards and one touchdown, and threw zero picks on the day.

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Packers Defensive Performance

• Green Bay has not let a player record more than 300 yards passing against them in a game yet this season.
• A total of Six players have thrown for at least one TD against the Packers this season.
• Green Bay has not allowed more than one passing TD to an opposing QB this year.
• Green Bay has given up more than 100 yards receiving to one player this season.
• A total of Six players have hauled in a TD pass versus the Packers this year.
• Green Bay has not allowed more than one TD reception to an opposing player this year.
• The Packers have given up more than 100 yards rushing to two players this season.
• Green Bay has given up at least one rushing TD to four players this year.
• A total of One player has run for more than one touchdown against the Packers this year.

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