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Could Monday’s Game Push Vikings to Trade for Cousins?

With a 6-1 record going into Monday night’s matchup with the Bills, the Vikings weren’t in a desperate position to try to save their season.

By Warren Mitchell · Raiders Beat

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 4:31 AM

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Writer Warren Mitchell argues Minnesota's poor offensive showing could push them to trade for Kirk Cousins.
The Vikings scored just six points against the Buffalo Bills on Monday night.
ESPN's Adam Schefter reported that no teams have contacted the Raiders regarding a Cousins trade.

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Raiders Beat suggests the Minnesota Vikings could pursue a trade for Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins before Tuesday's trade deadline. Following a poor offensive showing and a six-point performance against the Buffalo Bills, Minnesota now sits in a three-way tie in the loss column for the NFC North lead.

While ESPN's Adam Schefter reported that no team has reached out to Las Vegas regarding Cousins, writer Warren Mitchell argues that Minnesota head coach Kevin O'Connell could seek a reunion to bolster their playoff aspirations, potentially requiring a day-two draft pick.

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