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The 30-second version
- NFLBills-Vikings Monday night game drew 21.7 million viewers across ABC, ESPN and other networks, per ESPN.
- NFLKirk Cousins says Kevin O'Connell convinced him to accept a trade back to the Vikings.
- NFLESPN's trade buzz says the Vikings are seeking quarterback answers, tied to a possible Kirk Cousins trade.
The 5-minute version
L vs Bills · Mon, Nov 9 · Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUF | 3 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 23 |
| MIN | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
Record6–2
T-2nd in the NFC North
Sun, Nov 15 1:00 PM ET at Packers
No. 1 in the 30-second version
Bills-Vikings Monday night game drew 21.7 million viewers across ABC, ESPN and other networks, per ESPN.
The total does not include the audiences for the alternate broadcasts on ESPN2 or NFL Network. ProFootballTalk says the game was not much fun to watch except for Bills fans, but that it did not affect viewership.
Sources: ProFootball Talk on NBC Sports · ProFootballTalk
No. 2 in the 30-second version
Kirk Cousins says Kevin O'Connell convinced him to accept a trade back to the Vikings.
Cousins has rejoined the Vikings after not quite three years away, and said he relishes his familiarity with the Twin Cities and the people in the organization.
Source: ESPN
No. 3 in the 30-second version
ESPN's trade buzz says the Vikings are seeking quarterback answers, tied to a possible Kirk Cousins trade.
The report says there were no deals for Jonathan Taylor or Daniel Jones ahead of the deadline. The Cousins situation is framed as a question in the headline, so it should be treated as unconfirmed.
Source: ESPN
Around the NFL
Broncos and Chargers call off trade sending Daiyan Henley to Denver, and he stays with Los Angeles.
The deal, agreed at Tuesday's trade deadline for a 2027 fourth-round and 2028 fifth-round pick, was canceled late Wednesday, and neither team gave a reason. The trade was reportedly pending a physical, and ESPN reported Henley took one at the Broncos' facility Wednesday. Henley, who leads the 0-8 Chargers with 51 tackles, is in the final year of his rookie deal and is slated to become a free agent in March.
Sources: ProFootball Talk on NBC Sports · ProFootballTalk · LA Times · ESPN
The Bengals and Eagles called off a trade that would have sent edge rusher Arnold Ebiketie to Cincinnati.
NBC Sports Philadelphia reported the deal would have canceled out a 2027 third-round compensatory pick the Bengals are due after losing Trey Hendrickson, since Ebiketie was signed by Philadelphia as a compensatory free agent. Bengals coach Zac Taylor apologized and said it was on Cincinnati's end. Ebiketie, 27, has played in all nine Eagles games with 25 tackles, two quarterback hits and no sacks.
Sources: NBC Sports Philadelphia · ESPN · CBS Sports · Cincy Jungle
Vikings trade for Kirk Cousins from the Raiders for a 2027 third-round pick.
It looks like teams rally have been calling the Chargers about Justin Herbert’s availability during this tumultuous 0-8 season. Per NFL insider Jordan Schultz, the Vikings made a number of calls around the league while searching for an available quarterback. That group apparently included Herbert, Geno Smith, and Daniel Jones.
Sources: CBS Sports · Field Gulls · Revenge of the Birds · Bolts From The Blue
Drew Lock will start at quarterback for Seattle against the Raiders while Sam Darnold is ruled out.
Lock was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice with right elbow and quadriceps injuries, according to ProFootballTalk. Darnold, who has rib and quad injuries, did not practice and could return in Week 12 after the bye. Lock threw for 175 yards and a touchdown on 19 of 28 passes in the 17-3 win over the Cardinals.
Sources: USA TODAY Sports · ProFootball Talk on NBC Sports · ProFootballTalk
The Eagles traded defensive tackle Jordan Davis to the Jaguars for a 2027 first-round pick and a 2029 second-round pick.
Davis signed a three-year, $78 million extension eight months ago and had half a sack in the first eight weeks of this season, according to NBC Sports Philadelphia. The Athletic's Daniel Popper gave the Eagles an A+ and the Jaguars a D-, while CBS Sports' Garrett Podell gave the Eagles an A and the Jaguars a B-. The trade clears room to keep Moro Ojomo, and NBC Sports Philadelphia argues the Eagles should extend him.
Sources: NBC Sports Philadelphia · Bleeding Green Nation · Big Cat Country
How this is made: Summaries are written with AI from the linked reporting. For the full account, read the sources.