NFL trade deadline winners and losers: Vikings go full dadcore with Kirk Cousins in Super Bowl quest

The Minnesota Vikings made a move at the NFL trade deadline to acquire Kirk Cousins, addressing a critical quarterback problem after Carson Wentz delivered one of the worst QB performances in recent memory — completing just 8 of 25 passes for 81 yards, 0 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions in a loss to the Buffalo Bills. Despite boasting the league's top-ranked scoring defense (allowing only 116 points), the Vikings rank 27th in scoring offense with 146 points, making the QB upgrade essential to their Super Bowl ambitions. The trade deadline moves across the league saw contenders attempt to improve their rosters, with varying degrees of success.