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Kirk Cousins is returning to the Minnesota Vikings after a blockbuster trade with the Las Vegas Raiders ahead of the 2026 NFL trade deadline.

The Vikings offense reached new lows in front of a primetime audience Monday night, losing 23-6 to the Bills. How can the Vikings pick up the pieces? Minnesota Star Tribune reporters Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker unpack the game, what they heard in the locker room after and what's coming for the team with the NFL's trade deadline looming Tuesday.

Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray is out as the team makes its 2026 primetime debut on Monday Night Football versus the Bills. Can Carson Wentz help the Vikings offense keep pace against Bills quarterback Josh Allen? Minnesota Star Tribune reporters Ben Goessling and Andrew Krammer preview the matchup, highlighting commentary from Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson and defensive coordinator Brian Flores in the process.

All eyes are on Minnesota this coming Monday night, as the Buffalo Bills visit to play the Vikings. The Bills' high-powered offense, led by quarterback Josh Allen, will be the biggest test for Brian Flores' Vikings defense yet. Minnesota Star Tribune reporter Emily Leiker is joined by Katherine Fitzgerald of The Buffalo News to discuss the Bills' first season under new head coach Joe Brady, and how its defense is still figuring itself out.

Kyler Murray completed only five of his nine pass attempts targeting Vikings star wide receiver Justin Jefferson against the Lions on Sunday. Why couldn't the two connect? Minnesota Star Tribune reporters Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker take a look at some film from the Vikings' 19-15 loss to the Lions, highlighting missed chances when Murray either couldn't get Jefferson the ball or didn't look his direction. What was the Lions defense showing?

The Vikings are no longer undefeated as offensive struggles caught up to them in a 19-15 loss to the Lions in Detroit. How do Kyler Murray, Justin Jefferson and company find a rhythm as a difficult November continues? Minnesota Star Tribune reporters Ben Goessling and Andrew Krammer break down the four-point loss and discuss potential next moves for the Vikings, including positions that may need an upgrade via trade if the Vikings want to remain contenders this season.

Jahmyr Gibbs is one of the top running backs in the NFL. As the Vikings and Lions meet for the first time this season, is Gibbs' success the deciding factor in the matchup? Minnesota Star Tribune reporters Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker discuss Gibbs' projected impact, and the overall chess match between Jared Goff and the Lions offense versus Brian Flores' defense. Plus, what could get the Vikings offense going?

Lions quarterback Jared Goff knows how to handle himself and his team at the line of scrimmage -- a must versus Brian Flores' Vikings defense. Will it be enough to hand the Vikings their first loss of the season? Minnesota Star Tribune reporter Emily Leiker is joined by The Athletic's Lions beat writer Colton Pouncy to discuss the Lions' 4-2 start, and how the recent returns of key players have affected both sides of the ball.

The Vikings offense is still looking for a complete whistle-to-whistle performance despite the team being 6-0 after beating the Colts on Sunday. What broke down on four offensive drives for the Vikings? Minnesota Star Tribune reporters Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker take a look at a handful of plays that led to drives stalling out as quarterback Kyler Murray and the offense continue to seek consistency.

The Vikings are now the only undefeated team in the NFC as they moved to 6-0 on Sunday with a 16-10 win over the Indianapolis Colts. Blake Cashman led the defense in another game-winning effort sealed by Harrison Smith's 40th career interception. Minnesota Star Tribune reporters Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker discuss the defensive highlights and the offense's continued need for consistency as they look toward a difficult November.