Kirk Cousins tosses three TDs in Week 2

Kirk Cousins, the Las Vegas Raiders quarterback, was visibly pleased after the Raiders' impressive 26-14 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday at SoFi Stadium. This win marked the Raiders' second consecutive opening day triumph, with a Week 1 triumph against the Miami Dolphins also under their belt. Last year, the Las Vegas Raiders achieved a similar feat, winning their first two games in 2021.

Former NFL star Russell Wilson, who recently predicted that Kirk Cousins would win the Comeback Player of the Year award, expressed his admiration for Cousins' resilience. Wilson noted that cousins has shown remarkable character in managing the pressures surrounding him, saying that he has managed to overcome any doubts about his abilities.

Wilson emphasized the importance of maintaining determination and grit, which he believes Cousins has consistently demonstrated throughout his career. Cousins' performance has been exceptional in the early stages of the season. Against the Miami Dolphins, he threw for 160 yards and three touchdowns, while against the Chargers, he completed 19 of 29 passes for 253 yards and three touchdowns.

With his strong connection to coach Klint Kubiak, who they shared three seasons with during their time together with the Minnesota Vikings, Cousins could potentially become the second player in Raiders' history to win the Comeback Player of the Year award, following the footsteps of former Oakland quarterback Jim Plunkett in 1980. The Raiders are set to face the New Orleans Saints on Sunday.