Cousins Starts But Mendoza Learns | Las Vegas Raiders News

Kirk Cousins is officially the Raiders’ Week One starter against the Dolphins, with rookie QB Fernando Mendoza stepping into the backup role despite preseason flashes. Coach Klint Kubiak’s cautious approach prioritizes Mendoza’s development behind Cousins, especially with an uncertain offensive line. The team aims to build momentum in their favorable opener before facing tougher tests like the Chargers. With Cousins under center and Mendoza learning on the job, the Raiders are setting up for a strong start — and a season of growth to come. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0014fcf67694abfc