# Vikings Trade Kirk Cousins for Raiders

> Vikings trade Kirk Cousins to Raiders for 2027 third-round pick.
- Title: Vikings Trade Kirk Cousins for Raiders · CBS Sports | Shortify
- Summary: Vikings trade Kirk Cousins to Raiders for 2027 third-round pick. Vikings hope Kirk Cousins saves offense; Raiders get 'A' grade for Fernando Mendoza.
- Keywords: minnesota vikings, kirk cousins, las vegas raiders, fernando mendoza, nfl, quarterback, trade, 2027 third-round pick, kyle murray, carson wentz, CBS Sports
- Source: CBS Sports — https://cbssports.com/nfl/news/kirk-cousins-trade-grades-vikings-raiders-fernando-mendoza
- Published: 2026-11-10T20:53:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: minnesota vikings, kirk cousins, las vegas raiders, fernando mendoza, nfl, quarterback, trade, 2027 third-round pick, kyle murray, carson wentz, sports
## Vikings' Last-Ditch Move
Minnesota Vikings trade Kirk Cousins to Las Vegas Raiders for 2027 third-round pick.
## Cousins' 2027 Season
Cousins led NFL-high eight game-winning drives in 2022 before tearing Achilles.
## Vikings' Offensive Struggle
Vikings scored just 11 offensive touchdowns this season, tied with Chargers for fewest in NFL.
## Murray and Wentz Struggles
Kyler Murray and Carson Wentz both struggled with Murray near bottom of passing categories.
## Vikings' Trade Grade
Vikings receive B- grade for Cousins' improved play rate and fit with O'Connell's scheme.
## Raiders' Mendoza Grade
Raiders get A grade for Fernando Mendoza's first start and offensive improvements.
## Cousins' Current Performance
Cousins has negative play rate down to 6.7%, on pace for career best.
## Raiders' Offensive Progress
Raiders eighth in points per drive with Brock Bowers and Michael Mayer leading offense.
## Key takeaway

Vikings hope Kirk Cousins saves offense; Raiders get 'A' grade for Fernando Mendoza.