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Vikings face trade deadline decisions after loss to Lions

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 3, 2026, 7:30 PM

Last updated Nov 3, 2026

Vikings face trade deadline decisions after loss to Lions

Summary

The Minnesota Vikings, following a 19-15 loss to the Detroit Lions in Week 8, are one week away from the 2026 trade deadline. They will host the Buffalo Bills for Monday Night Football in Week 9. Speculation around trades, particularly involving players like Jonathan Taylor and Kirk Cousins, has intensified as the front office evaluates its strategy. Recent reports suggest the Vikings may opt for a conservative approach instead of aggressive trading, particularly given their strong defensive play but struggling offense. Their current standing in power rankings has dropped from 2nd to 6th.

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•Vikings lost 19-15 to the Lions on November 1
•They will play the Bills on November 6
•Speculation includes Jonathan Taylor and Kirk Cousins
•Vikings' power ranking dropped from 2nd to 6th
•Reports indicate a possible conservative trade strategy

Latest Updates

7:30 PMYahoo Sports — Vikings Given Worrying Trade Update From Insider As Deadline Nears

What they're saying

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The Minnesota Vikings are now one week away from the 2026 trade deadline. Before they get there, there is one last game to take care of. In Week 8, they fell 19-15 to the Detroit Lions. In Week 9, they host the Buffalo Bills on Monday Night Football in Minneapolis. There has yet to be […] The post Vikings Given Worrying Trade Update From Insider As Deadline Nears appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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