The Minnesota Vikings' significant move to reacquire quarterback Kirk Cousins from the Raiders ahead of the NFL trade deadline has had a negligible effect on their Super Bowl odds. Oddsmakers at DraftKings Sportsbook saw the Vikings' odds shift only slightly, from 24/1 to 22/1, indicating a lack of strong conviction in the deal's potential to dramatically alter the team's championship aspirations.
Beyond the future odds, the betting line for the Vikings' upcoming game against the Green Bay Packers also saw a minor adjustment. Minnesota moved from 4.5-point underdogs to 3.5-point underdogs, reflecting a one-point swing in the spread following the news that Cousins would be under center instead of Carson Wentz or Kyler Murray.
Despite the muted reaction from the betting market, Cousins is expected to provide an upgrade for the Vikings' offense. In nine games with the Raiders this season, he recorded 2,340 passing yards and 20 touchdowns. This addition comes as a welcome boost for a Minnesota team that struggled offensively, managing only six points in their recent loss to the Buffalo Bills.
The broader NFL trade deadline saw little significant movement in the Super Bowl futures market, with other notable player movements failing to cause substantial shifts. The San Francisco 49ers and Buffalo Bills, who made acquisitions like wide receiver Keenan Allen and safety Amani Hooker respectively, remained the top two favorites at DraftKings.
The Jacksonville Jaguars saw their Super Bowl odds shorten from +850 to +750 following the additions of defensive players Jordan Davis, Jessie Bates III, and Davon Godchaux. The Chicago Bears, who had already climbed the oddsboard after acquiring All-Pro defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons, remained among the contenders.