Raiders Start with Kirk Cousins | Las Vegas Raiders News

Raiders shock fans by naming 38-year veteran Kirk Cousins the Week One starter in 2026, sidelining rookie No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza — despite Mendoza’s mixed preseason. Coach Klint Kubiak praises Cousins’ camp performance and all three QBs, betting on experience as they open at home against Miami, where they’re even favored to win. 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/ee064818f2f1d699