Raiders vs Texans QB Battles | Las Vegas Raiders News

The Raiders are leaning on veteran Kirk Cousins at QB, with rookie Fernando Mendoza likely starting as third-stringer and Aidan O’Connell backing him up — a smart move to protect their playoff hopes if Cousins gets hurt. Meanwhile, the Texans are counting on C.J. Stroud to carry them to a Super Bowl this year, but his shaky playoff performance last season and lack of a long-term deal make fans nervous. With a top-tier defense, Stroud’s clutch play under pressure is non-negotiable — or else Davis Mills might get the call mid-season. 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/00c740342e678bda