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Vikings’ Super Bowl odds barely budge after Kirk Cousins trade

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Svoboda, D. (2026, November 11). Vikings’ Super Bowl odds barely budge after Kirk Cousins trade. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/11/10/betting/vikings-super-bowl-odds-barely-budge-after-kirk-cousins-trade/

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New York Post · collected 2026-11-11 · by Dylan Svoboda

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The Vikings traded for quarterback Kirk Cousins to stabilize their team after a poor performance against the Buffalo Bills. Despite this significant move, Minnesota’s Super Bowl odds at DraftKings Sportsbook changed minimally from 24/1 to 22/1. For Sunday's game against the Packers, the Vikings moved slightly on the spread, becoming 3.5-point underdogs instead of 4.5-point underdogs. The article suggests that while Cousins could be an upgrade for Minnesota’s struggling offense, oddsmakers are not overly optimistic about his impact.
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On November 10, 2026, the Minnesota Vikings reacquired veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins from the Las Vegas Raiders in exchange for a third-round draft pick in the 2027 NFL Draft. This move aims to bolster the Vikings' struggling offense, which has underperformed since Sam Darnold's departure at the end of the 2024 season. Meanwhile, rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza will take over for the Raiders, with his first starts scheduled against tough defenses in Seattle and Denver. The trade reunites Cousins with the Vikings after he played there from 2018 to 2023, although it had little impact on their Super Bowl odds, which only slightly decreased from 24/1 to 22/1 at DraftKings Sportsbook by November 11.

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Kirk Cousins Traded Back to Vikings
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Minnesota’s Super Bowl odds moved from 24/1 earlier Tuesday to 22/1 at DraftKings Sportsbook following the deal, suggesting that Cousins may not make as much of a difference as Vikings fans hope.
2026-11-11 · assertive framing · Vikings’ Super Bowl odds barely budge after Kirk Cousins trade
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- Read our expert guide on how to bet on the NFL - Check out the best NFL betting sites - Get the BetMGM Bonus Code The Bears (+800) had already climbed the oddsboard after making one of the biggest moves leading up to Tuesday, acquiring All-Pro defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons from the Titans in exchange for a package headlined by two first-round picks. Dylan Svoboda is a versatile writer and analyst across many sports.
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Minnesota’s Super Bowl odds moved from 24/1 earlier Tuesday to 22/1 at DraftKings Sportsbook following the deal, suggesting that Cousins may not make as much of a difference as Vikings fans hope.
2026-11-11 · New York Post
Vikings’ Super Bowl odds barely budge after Kirk Cousins trade · assertive framing

Claims (11 extracted, 1 hedged)

The biggest move of the NFL trade deadline had little effect on the betting market. asserted
move → have → market
The Vikings fixed their shaky quarterback situation by bringing back Kirk Cousins in a blockbuster deal with the Raiders, but oddsmakers didn’t budge on their future prospects much. asserted
oddsmakers → fix → prospects
Minnesota’s Super Bowl odds moved from 24/1 earlier Tuesday to 22/1 at DraftKings Sportsbook following the deal, suggesting that Cousins may not make as much of a difference as Vikings fans hope. uncertain
fans → move → difference
For Sunday’s game against the division rival Packers, the Vikings moved just one point on the spread, going from 4.5-point underdogs to 3.5-point underdogs as Vegas found out it wouldn’t be Carson Wentz or Kyler Murray behind center. asserted
it → move → center
Despite the lack of enthusiasm from oddsmakers, Cousins should provide a significant upgrade, having thrown for 2,340 yards and 20 touchdowns in nine games with Las Vegas this season. asserted
Cousins → provide → Vegas
That’s a welcome addition for a Minnesota offense that managed just six points in Monday’s loss to Buffalo. asserted
that → ’ → Buffalo
With stars such as Jonathan Taylor staying put, the trade deadline ultimately produced little movement in the Super Bowl futures market outside of the Vikings’ modest shift. asserted
deadline → stay → shift
The 49ers (+540) and Bills (+600), who made deals for wide receiver Keenan Allen and safety Amani Hooker, remained the top two Super Bowl favorites at DraftKings following the deadline. asserted
who → make → deadline
The Jaguars’ Super Bowl odds shortened from +850 to +750 at DraftKings following the team’s acquisition of defensive stars Jordan Davis, Jessie Bates III and Davon Godchaux. Betting on the NFL? asserted
odds → shorten → NFL
- Read our expert guide on how to bet on the NFL - Check out the best NFL betting sites - Get the BetMGM Bonus Code The Bears (+800) had already climbed the oddsboard after making one of the biggest moves leading up to Tuesday, acquiring All-Pro defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons from the Titans in exchange for a package headlined by two first-round picks. Dylan Svoboda is a versatile writer and analyst across many sports. asserted
Svoboda → read → sports
He’s particularly knowledgeable about the big three — MLB, the NFL and the NBA. asserted
He → ’ → three
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