The Minnesota Vikings tried to pull a fast one in Sunday’s playoff game against the New York Giants. Kirk Cousins was used in a trick play to try and pick up a first down.

Cousins caught the snap in shotgun and flipped the ball to WR Justin Jefferson. Jefferson then threw the ball back to Cousins, who didn’t even gain a yard on third down. The Giants’ defense was not fooled one bit by what Minnesota tried to do.

Football fans came out of the wood work to question Minnesota’s decision after the interesting play call.

It’s understandable that teams would try to take more chances being that it’s not the playoffs, but this one just didn’t make any sense. Any fan could tell you that Cousins is not very much of a runner at the quarterback position.

Here are the some of the reactions to the trick play attempt: