Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell wouldn’t commit to Kirk Cousins as the team’s starter earlier this week. O’Connell made it official on Friday, though, announcing Cousins will start against the Packers.

The Vikings acquired Cousins from the Raiders at Tuesday’s trade deadline, in exchange for a 2027 third-round pick. He practiced with the team Thursday and Friday, but Cousins’ familiarity with the offense allowed him to step right into the starting job.

Cousins was with the Vikings from 2018-23, the last two years with O’Connell. The two were also together in 2017 with Washington.

Kyler Murray started six games before he injured his hamstring. Carson Wentz started Monday night’s loss to the Bills and had the worst game by a Vikings’ starting quarterback since 2006.

Murray is ruled out for Sunday’s game after not practicing all week.

The Vikings also ruled out linebacker Blake Cashman (concussion), tight end T.J. Hockenson (wrist/chest), defensive lineman Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins (ankle) and wide receiver Jauan Jennings (calf).

Outside linebacker Kyle Van Noy (calf), wide receiver Jordan Addison (thumb) and safety Josh Metellus (shoulder) are questionable.