Kirk Cousins criticism on social media gets loud as Vikings lose in quarterback’s three-interception night

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Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins failed to ride the momentum from Week 1’s victory against the Green Bay Packers into Week 2’s matchup with the Philadelphia Eagles.

Cousins and the Vikings fell 24-7 to the Eagles as it appeared Philadelphia had the veteran quarterback’s number all night. Darius Slay had two interceptions and Avonte Maddox had one more in the Eagles’ win.

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Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) signals a teammate during the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Monday, Sept. 19, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

It appeared Cousins just had trouble locating Slay. The four-time Pro Bowler had five passes defended and a tackle. He helped hold Justin Jefferson to just six catches on 12 targets and 48 receiving yards. Jefferson’s longest play of the night was just 11 yards.

According to Next Gen Stats, Slay had more interceptions in the game “than receptions allowed (1) as the nearest defender on 5 targets to Justin Jefferson.”

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Cousins was 27-for-46 with 221 passing yards, a touchdown pass to Irv Smith Jr., and three picks. He also fumbled the ball at one point but was able to recover it. He led the Vikings with 20 rushing yards.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) watches from the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Monday, Sept. 19, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

As Cousins struggled, his critics were loud on social media.

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Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins throws a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Monday, Sept. 19, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

The Vikings fall to 1-1 after a statement win over the Packers last week. The team will welcome the Detroit Lions to their building next week.

Ryan Gaydos is the sports editor for Fox News and Fox Business. Story tips can be sent to Ryan.Gaydos@fox.com.