The Las Vegas Raiders traded QB Kirk Cousins to the Vikings for a 2027 third-round draft pick.  Through 9 games this season, Cousins completed 202 of 315 passes for 2,340 yards, 20 touchdowns, and 8 interceptions.  The transaction remains pending Cousins passing a physical.

The trade reunites Cousins with HC Kevin O’Connell, giving a massive boost to star WR Justin Jefferson, WR Jordan Addison, and TE T.J. Hockenson after weeks of QB instability.  The trade also provides a much needed lift to the ground-game, benefiting both Jordan Mason and Aaron Jones.  For fantasy football managers, Jefferson returns to plug-and-play elite status, while Cousins becomes a top waiver target in standard and Superflex formats.  ~Jason Diaz