{
  "id": 12971147,
  "title": "Kirk Cousins and Raiders look to build on fast start against Patriots defense dealing with injuries",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/kirk-cousins-and-raiders-look-to-build-on-fast-start-against-patriots",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-08T22:30:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/football/nfl/2026/10/08/kirk-cousins-and-raiders-look-to-build-on-fast-start-against-patriots-defense-dealing-with-injuries"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kirk Cousins, the quarterback for the Las Vegas Raiders, has been having an exceptional season thus far, setting the pace for his career highs in touchdown passes through four games. The 38-year-old Las Vegas quarterback leads the NFL with 11 touchdowns passed in four games, surpassing his previous career-best of 10 touchdowns in 2018. This impressive performance has helped quiet speculation that he is merely a bridge player, as he is establishing himself as a key contributor to the Raiders' success.\n\nCousins credits the team's collective determination and work ethic for his success, stating that the entire group is dedicated and focused on doing things the right way. However, Cousins acknowledges that the team must continue to prove their resilience by performing consistently in every game. The next challenge for Cousins and the Raiders will be their upcoming matchup against the New England Patriots, a team that has been dealing with injuries to its defensive secondary, which could impact their performance in the game.",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}