Confident Vikings thriving behind letting-it-loose Cousins

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) throws a pass over Arizona Cardinals defensive end J.J. Watt (99) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) runs up field during a 17-yard touchdown run in the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) scrambles up field during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison, left, celebrates with teammate quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) after scoring on a 7-yard touchdown run during the second half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)