Won't play Sunday
Coach Kevin O'Connell announced Friday that Cousins has tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss Sunday's preseason game against the Raiders.
With Cousins unavailable for the contest, Sean Mannion and Kellen Mond will handle the team's QB duties versus Las Vegas on Sunday, while O'Connell noted that "no matter who starts, they'll both play a ton." Per Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com, Cousins, who is reportedly dealing with minimal symptoms, could return to the field as early as Tuesday.
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Cam Akers
RB | MIN
Expected to play Week 4
Coach Kevin O'Connell said Wednesday that he plans to have Akers active for Sunday's game in Carolina, Matthew Coller of Purple Insider reports.
Myles Gaskin
RB | MIN
Back with Minnesota practice squad
The Vikings re-signed Gaskin to their practice squad Wednesday.
Ty Chandler
RB | MIN
Has 31 total yards in backup role
Chandler had three carries for 27 yards and one reception for four yards on two targets in Sunday's loss to the Chargers.
K.J. Osborn
WR | MIN
Gets TD on lone reception
Osborn had one reception for a 36-yard touchdown on three targets in Sunday's loss to the Chargers.
Kirk Cousins
QB | MIN
Another admirable effort in loss
Cousins completed 32 of 50 passes for 367 yards, three touchdowns and one interception in Sunday's 28-24 loss to the Chargers.
Alexander Mattison
RB | MIN
Tallies 125 total yards
Mattison rushed the ball 20 times for 93 yards in Sunday's 28-24 loss to the Chargers. He added five receptions for 32 yards.
T.J. Hockenson
TE | MIN
Racks up 11 targets
Hockenson recorded eight receptions on 11 targets for 78 yards in Sunday's 28-24 loss to the Chargers.
Jordan Addison
WR | MIN
Overshadowed in loss
Addison recorded six receptions on eight targets for 52 yards in Sunday's 28-24 loss to the Chargers.
Justin Jefferson
WR | MIN
Another 149 yards
Jefferson recorded seven receptions on 13 targets for 149 yards and one touchdown in Sunday's 28-24 loss to the Chargers.
Cam Akers
RB | MIN
Not playing Week 3
Akers (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Chargers.