VIDEO: Vikings QB Blames Jared Goff’s Wife’s Attire for Blowout Loss to Lions

In an astonishing and highly controversial post-game interview following the 31-9 blowout loss to the Detroit Lions, Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins sparked outrage by blaming not only Lions QB Jared Goff’s wife but also the Lions cheerleaders for the team’s defeat. Cousins claimed that their “revealing outfits” caused significant distractions on the field, leading to the Vikings’ poor performance and ultimately costing them the NFC Championship title.

Cousins’ Bold Accusation

In the heated interview, Cousins didn’t hold back, making bold claims:

“It wasn’t just about the Lions being the better team—we were dealing with deliberate off-field distractions. Goff’s wife was dressed inappropriately, and the Lions cheerleaders during halftime made it even worse. This created an unfair environment that directly impacted our focus and cost us the NFC title. The NFL needs to investigate this and take action to maintain the integrity of the game.”

To everyone’s surprise, Cousins went as far as to demand that the NFL fine Detroit Lions $1,000,000 for what he called “unsportsmanlike tactics” and requested that Goff be penalized.

Jared Goff’s Response

Jared Goff wasted no time in responding to Cousins’ accusations, calling them “laughable” and “an act of desperation.” Goff stated:

“This is beyond absurd. Blaming my wife and cheerleaders for losing a game? That’s the most ridiculous thing I’ve ever heard. Maybe Kirk should take responsibility instead of making excuses. We played hard, we played fair, and we earned that win—and the NFC title.”

NFL’s Reaction

The NFL has not yet issued an official statement regarding Cousins’ demands, but insiders suggest that the league is reviewing his comments for potential misconduct. Several league executives have already dismissed the claims as “baseless” and “an attempt to deflect from the Vikings’ poor performance.”

Fan Reactions

Vikings Fans:

• “This is embarrassing. We got dominated—plain and simple.”
• “Kirk blaming cheerleaders and outfits for losing the NFC title? Come on, man.”

Lions Fans:

• “You lost because the Lions are better, not because of what someone wore!”
• “We didn’t just win the game; we won the NFC. No excuses—just pure dominance!”

What’s Next?

The Lions, having secured the NFC #1 seed and the NFC Championship title, are now laser-focused on their playoff run. Meanwhile, the Vikings are left to deal with the fallout from Cousins’ comments, which have drawn widespread criticism and raised serious questions about leadership within the team.

As the NFL prepares for the playoffs, all eyes are on the Lions as they continue their journey toward a potential Super Bowl appearance—while the Vikings are left wondering what went wrong.

Stay tuned as more updates emerge regarding the NFL’s response to this unprecedented controversy.