When Kirk Cousins takes the first snap for the Minnesota Vikings in their season opener, he'll move into third place on the franchise's all-time list for games started by a quarterback. One of the NFL's most scrutinized players, whose value to the Vikings and within the league has been the source of intense debate since he signed a groundbreaking contract five years ago, Cousins has unquestionably checked the box in one of the sport's most critical categories: durability. Entering his age-35 season, Cousins is determined not to lose it.