Vikings acquire Kirk Cousins, Skip Bayless supports Kyler Murray
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 11, 2026, 1:51 AM
Last updated Nov 11, 2026

The Minnesota Vikings have traded for Kirk Cousins from the Las Vegas Raiders to enhance their quarterback situation amid a challenging first half of the season. Skip Bayless expressed his belief that Kyler Murray is a better quarterback than Cousins, despite the trade being generally well-received. Bayless noted that he still thinks the Vikings can make the playoffs with Cousins but believes they could go further with Murray. In the current season, Murray has recorded 1,022 passing yards, five touchdowns, and three interceptions, while Cousins has produced 2,340 passing yards, 20 touchdowns, and eight interceptions through his games this season. The Vikings currently stand at 6-2 as they aim for a playoff spot.
- •Vikings trade for Kirk Cousins from Raiders to strengthen offense.
- •Skip Bayless claims Kyler Murray is a better quarterback than Cousins.
- •Vikings hold a 6-2 record as they pursue playoffs.
- •Murray has 1,022 passing yards and five touchdowns this season.
- •Cousins has 2,340 passing yards and 20 touchdowns in the current season.
- 1:51 AMYahoo Sports — Skip Bayless drops shocking Kyler Murray over Kirk Cousins hot take after Vikings trade
"The Minnesota Vikings traded for Kirk Cousins from the Las Vegas Raiders to help improve the quarterback situation that had been holding back the offense through the first half of the regular season. While nearly every sports fan is on board that Cousins is an upgrade over previous starter Kyler Murray, Skip Bayless went full Skip Bayless on […] The post Skip Bayless drops shocking Kyler Murray over Kirk Cousins hot take after Vikings trade appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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