What happened: Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur expressed surprise Wednesday at what the Las Vegas Raiders accepted in exchange for Kirk Cousins. LaFleur stated he was shocked by the return after Kirk Cousins chose a Vikings reunion at the trade deadline.
Why it matters: The intra-division transaction immediately alters the NFC North race ahead of Sunday's head-to-head meeting. Minnesota enters at 6-2 following a 23-6 loss to Buffalo, while Green Bay is coming off a 45-27 road victory over New England.
By the numbers: Cousins has completed 202 of 315 passes for 2,340 yards with 20 touchdowns and 8 interceptions in 2026 through 9 games.
What to watch: The Packers host Cousins and the Vikings on Sunday.