​Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur has addressed the Minnesota Vikings’ decision to acquire Kirk Cousins from the Las Vegas Raiders ahead of the trade deadline. The move gives the veteran quarterback another opportunity in Minnesota and sets up a notable matchup when the Vikings visit Lambeau Field. As the Packers prepare to defend their home field, their head coach has shared his reaction to the division rival’s latest addition.#Packers HC Matt LaFleur on the Raiders trading QB Kirk Cousins to the Vikings:”I was surprised they didn’t get more for him, quite honestly. I was shocked when I saw what they traded him for. It was mind-blowing to me.” pic.twitter.com/hd9I4uTU8W— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) November 11, 2026“I was surprised they didn’t get more for him, quite honestly. I was shocked when I saw what they traded him for. It was mind-blowing to me,” LaFleur remarked via NFL insider Avi Meirov.LaFleur was not alone in his assessment, as the trade’s return also drew attention. The Raiders received only a future third-round draft pick from Minnesota in exchange for Cousins.Matt LaFleur and the Packers against a Kirk Cousins-led Vikings squad Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur is shown before their game against the Dallas Cowboys Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin.The Packers are already familiar with Cousins from his years leading the Vikings, and the quarterback has shown little sign of slowing down. He opened the season strongly with Las Vegas and continued delivering steady performances even as the Raiders struggled around him.Sep 29, 2024; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur looks on during the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn ImagesJosh Jacobs will miss the matchup while recovering from finger surgery, leaving Green Bay without its starting running back. Still, the Packers will look to take advantage of a Minnesota squad adjusting to a major roster move after dropping its last two games.The divisional showdown is scheduled for Sunday at 1 p.m. ET at Lambeau Field.More Packers news from Wisconsin Sports HeroicsOct 29, 2026; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) practices before the game at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn ImagesPackers receive crucial Josh Jacobs injury update ahead of Vikings showdownMalik Willis injury could deliver major blow to Packers’ 2027 draft capitalGreen Bay Packers OC Adam Stenavich declares they have two No. 1 receivers