Cousins hurt: Injury overshadows Vikings win

Minnesota is playing winning football, but it might not matter after the team lost its leader to a non-contact injury. - Mark [MORNING BARK](mb_header_main?utm_source=mb&utm_medium=email&mb_edition=20231030) Sports. And then some. 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