NFL Preseason: 3 Things To Watch in Minnesota Vikings v. Denver Broncos
![LANDOVER, MD - NOVEMBER 12: Quarterback Kirk Cousins #8 of the Washington Redskins talks with quarterback Sam Bradford #8 of the Minnesota Vikings after the Minnesota Vikings defeated the Washington Redskins 38-30 at FedExField on November 12, 2017 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) LANDOVER, MD - NOVEMBER 12: Quarterback Kirk Cousins #8 of the Washington Redskins talks with quarterback Sam Bradford #8 of the Minnesota Vikings after the Minnesota Vikings defeated the Washington Redskins 38-30 at FedExField on November 12, 2017 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/1fb7f24206e06953bbf0977f3b1b2dd13b834a389b8770d7cfd4cd6e166b70c5.jpg)
1. Debut Of New Quarterbacks
Both quarterbacks in tonight’s game will be making their first appearances in their respective uniforms. Broncos new stater Case Keenum signed a two-year deal this offseason worth $36 million dollars after throwing for 3,547 yards and 22 touchdowns to guide the Vikings to a deep playoff run. His surprising performance in 2017 came after he started the season as a backup to former Vikings QB Sam Bradford. He did not necessarily receive the long-term deal he probably wanted when he signed with Denver but his stellar play earned a few extra bucks.
Much has been discussed about quarterback Kirk Cousins and his past few seasons with the Washington Redskins. The main topic was his desire to receive a well-compensated salary while in Washington. After back-to-back franchise tags from Washington, Cousins found $84 million dollars guaranteed from the Vikings over the next three seasons. Can he maintain his recent success on the field with a Vikings squad that has very high expectations?