The Atlanta Falcons played Kirk Cousins in place of an injured Michael Penix Jr. in Week 8, but the second-year quarterback could be back in the mix this Sunday

ESPN's Seth Walder discussed players each team could target ahead of next week's trade deadline. For the Vikings, it was a name that refuses to leave the tongues of analysts and fans alike: Kirk Cousins. He mentions Cousins as someone who just makes too much sense to ignore his potential return to Minnesota as the deadline looms.

Kirk Cousins' career regular and postseason record against all NFL teams, including the Vikings' NFC North foes.

Kirk Cousins struggled in his first start of the season for the Atlanta Falcons. The 37-year-old quarterback got the nod in place of the injured Michael Penix Jr.

Dak Prescott joins the list, Dillon Gabriel goes spelunking in New England and Andy Dalton, your passing, woof.

Kirk Cousins is “highly likely” to make his first start for the Falcons on Sunday since getting benched in a December 2024 game.

Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins receives more fan ire for horrific first half performance against Dolphins in Week 8

New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields is set to start on Sunday against the Chicago Bears. QB Tyrod Taylor is out with a bone bruise. Earlier this week, Jets owner Woody Johnson expressed his opinion that Fields should be benched, but with Taylor injured, Fields is the team's best option.