Cousins Starts Over Mendoza | Las Vegas Raiders News

Kirk Cousins is officially the Raiders’ Week One starter after a strong preseason, earning the nod over rookie No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza—whose flashes of brilliance were overshadowed by turnovers, including a pick-six. With Cousins’ 15th season experience and solid stats, the team’s prioritizing stability over hype, while Mendoza’s development remains a key storyline. The Raiders open at home against Miami, who also debut QB Malik Willis under new head coach—setting the stage for a fascinating early-season clash as both franchises navigate fresh QB transitions. 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/c5e321b4428cd432