Dec 17, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) prepares to throw during the first quarter against the Indianapolis Colts at U.S. Bank Stadium. Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports

Embarrassing Kirk Cousins play sums up Vikings’ first half vs. Colts

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Grey Papke | Last updated 12/17/22

The Minnesota Vikings looked like anything but a playoff team in a shocking first half against the Indianapolis Colts on Saturday, and one play in particular summed up how things went for them.

The Vikings found themselves behind 30-0 against the Indianapolis Colts late in the second quarter after a series of special teams' miscues and offensive ineptitude. One play seemed to sum things up perfectly: quarterback Kirk Cousins seemingly getting his feet tangled with offensive lineman Ed Ingram and falling down almost immediately after receiving the snap.

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The Vikings were loudly booed on multiple occasions in the first half thanks to moments like these. Fans had hoped to see the team clinch the NFC North title against a four-win Colts team, and Minnesota got dominated across the board instead.

It was not that long ago that Cousins was basically a cult hero in Minnesota over his team victory celebrations. Things have certainly changed, and the team now has to find a way to get back on track at the end of the season.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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