Raiders Start Cousins But Mendoza Is Ready | Las Vegas Raiders News

The Raiders officially name Kirk Cousins their Week 1 starter against the Dolphins, a move that surprises some given the obvious fit — but also raises questions about why they didn’t announce it sooner and whether rookie Fernando Mendoza truly had a shot. While Cousins gets the nod for now, the team’s cautious approach signals Mendoza will see meaningful snaps this season, blending veteran reliability with developmental strategy. 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/a7dfd2656fde1cf6