Raiders Handed Strong Prediction After Naming Kirk Cousins QB1
The Las Vegas Raiders decided on Sept. 2 to name Kirk Cousins their starting QB as Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season nears. As a result, No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza will be on the sidelines learning as he develops.Last season with the Atlanta Falcons, Cousins played 302 pass snaps, leading to a PFF […] The post Raiders Handed Strong Prediction After Naming Kirk Cousins QB1 appeared first on HEAVY.
The Las Vegas Raiders made a decisive move on September 2nd, officially naming Kirk Cousins as their starting quarterback for the upcoming 2026 NFL season. This decision means that rookie Fernando Mendoza will be sidelined, learning his new role during their development phase. Last season, Cousins threw for 1,721 yards and 10 touchdowns while playing 302 pass snaps in the Atlanta Falcons' offense.
ESPN analyst Booger McFarland stated that Cousins will likely be the starter for most of the season, with Mendoza potentially seeing action only during the bye week. McFarland added that Mendoza will have ample time to adjust to playing under center, citing that he didn't even take four or five snaps under center in college. The Raiders' offensive line enhancements, particularly the signing of Tyler Linderbaum, provide a robust foundation for Mendoza's development.
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