The Vikings face a decision about who will start at quarterback in Week 17, and every decision will be followed by another big quarterback decision this offseason.
Kirk Cousins is recovering from a torn Achilles tendon as the Vikings consider a possible new contract for the player who has steered their offense for the past six years. Some of Cousins' biggest hits in that run came when he threw the ball to wide receiver Justin Jefferson, and Jefferson was asked Wednesday whether he will lobby the powers that be to keep Cousins in Minnesota.
Jefferson said he will “definitely always give that extra word for Kirko,” but doesn't believe he has to. He said, “There's definitely something missing when the main piece isn't on the table” and said Cousins has proven he's capable of a job that many quarterbacks can't handle.
“I feel like I really don’t need to voice my opinion as much,” Jefferson said, via Dane Mizutani of the Pioneer Press. “Just look at his game before he went down.”
The Vikings remain in the hunt for the playoffs despite losing four of their last five games, but another loss to the Packers on Sunday night will all but end those hopes and lead to a decision on the most important position in their league Offensive is hit.