Cousins Struggles as Raiders Eye Mendoza | Las Vegas Raiders News

Raiders open strong with a 27-13 win over the Dolphins, but Kirk Cousins’ shaky performance—three TDs, two picks—raises red flags. The defense stepped up big, and while rookie QB Fernando Mendoza remains on the sidelines, his emergence may be accelerated if Cousins can’t deliver downfield. Coach Kubiak admits the interceptions were costly, praising Cousins’ early execution but warning that inconsistent deep throws limit offensive potential. Playcalling has improved under Kubiak, and tight end Michael Mayer seems to be thriving in the new system. 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.Sources:https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/klint-kubiak-stern-words-kirk-003634207.html More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ae1fc7c285528096 Report issues to [email protected].