is playing about as well as any quarterback in all of football, and now he'll get a chance to carry his momentum back home, where the will host his old team, the , to kick off Week 8.Before we reveal why Cousins is set to stick it to Washington in a big way, let's get you some details on how and when to tune in:How to watchDate:Thursday, Tanner Rainey Jersey Oct. 24 |Time:8:20 p.m. ETLocation:U.S. Bank Stadium (Minneapolis, Minnesota)TV:FOX, Network |Stream: (Try for free)Follow:PreviewIt's not overstating it to say Cousins is on an MVP-caliber tear right now. And, really, that's been the story of the Vikings' turnaround ever since a Week 4 drubbing at the hands of the rival -- a lo s that had them at .500 and looking lost on both sides of the ball. Now squarely in the mix for an NFC North title at 5-2 and on a three-game winning streak, Minnesota hasn't always been lock-down on defense despite some big names throughout Raudy Read Jersey the lineup, surrendering plenty of chunk plays to the in a Week 7 nail-biter. On offense, they've been near-perfect, with Cousins executing Kevin Stefanski's play-action attack with poise, carrying the load on the ground and re-emerging as a big-play threat.Washington, meanwhile, has been lifele s for pretty much the entirety of the season. Interim head coach Bill Callahan leaned on the ground game -- specifically -- to squeeze out the team's lone win against the winle s in Week 6, but since then, Peterson has gotten hurt and the 'Skins have reverted to normal -- which, in their case, is awful. Weather played a factor in Week 7's game against the , but zero points is still zero points, and the team has averaged just 8 Andrew Stevenson Jersey .4 per game over its last five matchups. Washington's defense has improved in recent weeks, and quarterback may be motivated to take on his old team as well, but all in all, this is very clearly a team in need of more overhaul. PredictionCould Washington's defense stifle Cousins and Co. a few times early in Thursday's matchup, especially with Minnesota likely to be without star receiver , who injured his hamstring on a first-quarter touchdown in Week 7 Austin Voth Jersey ? Perhaps. But the Redskins are banged up, too, and they're also just far le s talented. Like, it's not even a question -- hence the game's 16-point spread.Keenum should reel off a few highlight plays on his old stomping grounds, but even without Thielen, the Vikings should also be able to control the ball for much of the game. They're at home on a short week. They're Anibal Sanchez Jersey coming in with lots of momentum. And whether they pound it with Cook or keep the aerial attack churning through Diggs and , they shouldn't have a ton of trouble claiming a "W" by multiple scores.Pick:Vikings to win and coverCheck out CBSSports.com on this game and the rest of Week 8, including from Pete Prisco and Will Brinson.
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