What happened: Kirk Cousins announced that his primary goal upon rejoining the Minnesota Vikings is to win a Super Bowl. The quarterback returns to Minnesota following a trade from the Las Vegas Raiders ahead of the league's deadline.
Why it matters: Minnesota sits at 6-2 and is positioning itself for a postseason run following a Week 9 defeat. The Kirk Cousins addition restores Vikings' playoff contention by stabilizing the offense under head coach Kevin O'Connell.
By the numbers: In 2026 through 9 games, Cousins has completed 202 of 315 passes for 2,340 yards, 20 touchdowns, and 8 interceptions. Minnesota holds a 6-2 record heading into Week 10.
What to watch: The Vikings travel to face the Green Bay Packers on Sunday for a key NFC North division game.