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Vikings Receive Strong Kirk Cousins Message After Loss to Lions

The Minnesota Vikings’ quarterback situation is back under scrutiny following their Week 8 loss to the Detroit Lions on Nov. 1. The Vikings had largely avoided questions about their play at quarterback while continuing to find ways to win. Still…

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 7:45 AM
Vikings Receive Strong Kirk Cousins Message After Loss to Lions
Key Things to Know
  • Chase Daniel urged the Vikings to explore trading for Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins after their loss to Detroit.
  • The Minnesota Vikings suffered their first loss of the season against the Detroit Lions, falling 19 points to defense.
  • Daniel noted that acquiring Cousins could compensate for Minnesota trading quarterback J.J. McCarthy to the Giants.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Following the Minnesota Vikings' Week 8 loss to the Detroit Lions on November 1, former NFL quarterback Chase Daniel urged the franchise to explore a trade for Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins. Despite Kyler Murray passing for 210 yards and two touchdowns, Minnesota's offense struggled to capitalize on a defense that held Detroit to 19 points in their first loss of the season.

Daniel argued on 'Bussin' With The Boys' that reacquiring Cousins would offset Minnesota's mid-season trade of J.J. McCarthy to the New York Giants. Additionally, NBC Sports insider Mike Florio suggested the Vikings consider changes at quarterback, including a potential trade or turning to backup Carson Wentz.

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