Kirk Cousins is back in Minnesota, and the Vikings' NFC odds are still too long
The Vikings spent the first half of the season trying to win with whoever was standing closest to the huddle.On Tuesday, they called an old friend.This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners.
If you sign up or place a wager, FOX News may be compensated.This content was created by a team that works independently from the FOX newsroom.Minnesota sent a 2027 third-round pick to Las Vegas for Kirk Cousins, bringing the 38-year-old back to the team he left after 2023.
Cousins returns to replace his replacement, and the Super Bowl market reacted fast.SUPER BOWL BETTING SITES 2027 — BEST SPORTSBOOKS FOR SUPER BOWL LXIThe Vikings opened the season at 50-1 to win Super Bowl LXI.After Monday’s loss to Buffalo, they slid to +3000.
Hours after the trade, they’re back to +2200 to +2500 across major sportsbooks.TeamSuper Bowl LXI oddsOpening oddsHalving the opening price looks like a big move.It mostly reflects a team that’s 6-2 and finally fixed its biggest problem.Kirk Cousins of the Las Vegas Raiders leaves the field after the team's 27-14 loss to the Arizona Cardinals in a preseason game at Allegiant Stadium on Aug.
13, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nev.(Getty Images)The Vikings’ record isn’t the story.
How they got it is.Minnesota has the league’s top scoring defense.The offense ranks 27th in points, 31st in yards and 31st in passing.
The Vikings have scored 16 or fewer points in five of eight games, including each of the last three.The quarterback room has been a mess since J.J.McCarthy was shipped to the Giants on Sept.
28.Kyler Murray is out with a hamstring injury.
Carson Wentz turned it over three times in Monday’s 23-6 loss to Buffalo and got pulled for Max Brosmer.Minnesota converted 25% of its third downs that night.A team that wins six of eight with an offense ranking 31st in EPA per play isn’t lucky.
It’s a team that’s one competent quarterback away.Nobody is confusing 38-year-old Kirk with prime Kirk, but he doesn’t...