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Watch: Trailer for Netflix series shows former Vikings QB Kirk Cousins' 2024 season

Watch: Trailer for Netflix series shows former Vikings QB Kirk Cousins' 2024 season

USA Today6 days ago

Netflix has slowly emerged as the premier place for in-depth, behind-the-scenes looks at the NFL, with its series Wide Receiver and Quarterback. On Monday, the trailer for their new season of Quarterback was released, and within it, there were some interesting parts that Vikings fans may find worth watching.
While he may not be with the team anymore, Kirk Cousins remains in the hearts and minds of Minnesota fans.
Cousins left the team in free agency in 2024 when he signed with the Atlanta Falcons. The show covers that season and will be covered, and as the trailer shows, it will include the shock of the Falcons selecting Michael Penix Jr. with the eighth overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. Cousin gives his reaction to the pick in the trailer, which is shortened, but his entire thoughts will be seen on the show.
Also on the show, for Vikings fans, is an in-depth viewing of the return of Cousins to Minnesota in 2024. The Falcons lost to the Vikings, so they can enjoy that game again, as well as Justin Jefferson leaving Justin Simmons looking confused on his long touchdown in the game.
It may not directly have a Vikings focus, but there is still a lot for the fans to enjoy.

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