What happened: The Las Vegas Raiders traded quarterback Kirk Cousins to the Minnesota Vikings for a 2027 third-round draft pick ahead of the deadline. Having already played nine games this season for Las Vegas, Cousins is in position to appear in up to nine additional regular-season contests for Minnesota.
Why it matters: Nineteen players in NFL history have appeared in 18 or more games in a single season, though 15 occurred between 1925 and 1930. The 6-2 Vikings acquired Cousins to stabilize their offense for the playoff push after Las Vegas turned to rookie Fernando Mendoza.
By the numbers: Cousins has completed 202 of 315 passes for 2,340 yards with 20 touchdowns and eight interceptions in 2026 through nine games.
What to watch: Minnesota visits the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, with Cousins eligible to make his return debut.