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Kirk Cousins sets sights on historic 18-game NFL regular season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 10, 2026, 9:19 PM

Last updated Nov 10, 2026

Kirk Cousins sets sights on historic 18-game NFL regular season

Summary

Kirk Cousins has been traded from the Las Vegas Raiders to the Minnesota Vikings, potentially making him the first quarterback to play 18 regular-season games in a single NFL season. Cousins has already participated in nine games for the Raiders and will have nine remaining with the Vikings, who had their bye in Week 6. If Cousins stays healthy, he could achieve this milestone, although four players in the NFL have previously managed to play 18 games through midseason trades. The Vikings are in a competitive NFC North race, making it unlikely that Cousins would be rested in the final week.

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By the Numbers

•Cousins traded to Vikings after nine games with the Raiders.
•Vikings have nine regular-season games left post-bye week.
•Achieving 18 games is unprecedented for an NFL quarterback.
•Cousins could strengthen Vikings' position in the NFC North.

Latest Updates

9:19 PMYahoo Sports — Kirk Cousins could now become first quarterback to play 18 regular-season games in a single NFL campaign

What they're saying

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Kirk Cousins’ trade from the Las Vegas Raiders to the Minnesota Vikings opens up a new NFL first. The Minnesota Vikings have solved their quarterback problem by agreeing a trade with the Las Vegas Raiders for Kirk Cousins.
— Yahoo Sports

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