Cousins Starts Over Mendoza | Las Vegas Raiders News

Kirk Cousins gets the Week 1 nod at QB for the Raiders, despite Fernando Mendoza’s elite arm strength and top draft status — a decision rooted in preseason performance and risk management. Mendoza’s power can lead to overthrows, a common rookie hurdle, while his decision-making, including a costly interception, remains a concern. The team’s confidence in Cousins is backed by Mendoza’s readiness as a backup, while running back Mike Washington’s newfound toughness adds depth and balance to an offense needing both veteran poise and emerging grit. 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/65c06daf3c299ae3