The NFL trade deadline hits at 3 p.m. CT Tuesday, and the Minnesota Vikings could be a buyer after putting themselves firmly in the playoff race with a 27-24 win over the Detroit Lions on Sunday.

Do the Vikings make a move for a quarterback on today's trade deadline? The answer is still yes according to one analyst.

The trade deadline is today. It’s not looking very promising right now but, s always, there is hope. Of course, I just want to see a trade. Minnesota Vikings News and Links Kevin O’Connell ‘pretty comfortable’ with Vikings’ QB depth Monday,

The Vikings need depth at two important positions ahead of the NFL trade deadline: CB and QB. Could a Kirk Cousins reunion be in the cards?

The Vikings run game is a big part of their success when it is working, which is why one analyst has them drafting one.

Both conference leaders looked ordinary Sunday and other top teams had rough games. The NFL looks more wide open every week. Even some winning teams struggled along the way to victory. The Chargers let the lowly Titans hang around in a one-score game.

The NFC North is one of the most competitive divisions in all of football, and earning a third straight division title will not be easy for the Detroit Lions. Halfway through the regular season, the Lions currently sit at 5-3.

The Vikings’ defense overwhelmed Detroit, exposing major protection flaws as the Lions’ high-powered offense sputtered after the bye week.