(247NEWSSOURCE/LEARFIELD) – One member of the Packers has been recognized for his recent performance.
Quarterback Jordan Love was named the NFC Offensive Player of the Week after passing for over 370 yards and three touchdowns against the Patriots.
Green Bay is 6-and-3 and hosts the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday.
Cousins talks about returning to the Vikings: While Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell would not commit to it on Wednesday, there is a reasonable chance that newly acquired quarterback Kirk Cousins will start at quarterback for the Vikings on Sunday when they face the Packers.
Cousins was asked if he ever imagined returning to the Vikings would happen.
He said that he’s hoping to get Justin Jefferson going amid a frustrating season.
Cousins talked about whether or not he had a sour taste in his mouth after leaving the Vikings 3 seasons ago
Does he have unfinished business in the Twin Cities?
What would it mean to start Sunday at Lambeau Field, where he last played for the Vikings when he suffered a torn achilles?
Cousins talked about his familiarity and relationship with coach Kevin O’Connell.
LaFleur thinks Cousins will start: While the Vikings were being coy about whether or not Cousins will start at quarterback, Packers coach Matt LaFleur expects that he will.
LaFleur said that they’ll checkout Cousins Raiders film.
LaFleur was asked if he’s disappointed the Packers didn’t do anything at the trade deadline.
LaFleur said that this far into the season, he’s hoping they’re a little more cohesive as a group this time, compared to the opener.
Getting ready: LaFleur talked about Brian Flores and the Vikings pressure defense.
LaFleur said that they have to avoid negative plays when things don’t go well.
Injury report: Limited participants at Packers practice on Wednesday were Aaron Bank, Chris Brooks, Travis GLover, Ty’Ron Hopper, Skyy Moore, Micah Parsons, Trey Smack, Savion Williams and Kevin Zeitler.
Those not participating included Javon Bullard, Zaire Franklin, Josh Jacobs, Sean Rhyan, Lukas Van Ess and Josh Whyle.
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