Rookie QB Jaren Hall to Start for Vikings Following Kirk Cousins' Season-Ending Achilles Injury

Rookie QB Jaren Hall's NFL debut to meet Kevin O'Connell's adapted offensive game plan following the season-ending injury of veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins; team anticipates Cousins's return at OTAs.

• Rookie QB Jaren Hall is set to make his NFL debut for the Minnesota Vikings following Kirk Cousins' season-ending Achilles injury which requires approximately nine months to a year for recovery.
• Over eight games this season, the Vikings ran more plays from under center than any other NFL team, while Hall ran 87.2 percent of his plays from the shotgun at BYU in 2022, raising questions about offensive adaptation.
• The team's existing run game is currently lacking, placing 29th in rushing yards and tied last with only one rushing touchdown this season - a potential impediment for a young quarterback like Hall.
• The Falcons will pose a dual threat with head coach Arthur Smith's creativity and new defensive coordinator Ryan Nielsen’s influence; the Atlanta team shows balance in its ability to stop the run and limit the passing game.
• In anticipation of Cousins' absence, the Vikings acquired Joshua Dobbs to act as backup for Hall, and GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah confirmed dialogue about Cousins' future will take place when his contract expires at the end of this season.

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