Kirk Cousins to begin season as Raiders’ starting quarterback
Cousins beats out 2026 No. 1 draft pick Fernando Mendoza for the starting job.
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Raiders name Cousins starting QB for Week 1
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The Las Vegas Raiders named Kirk Cousins as their starting quarterback for Week 1, choosing him over rookie Fernando Mendoza, the 2026 No. 1 overall pick. Cousins' selection breaks a six-year streak of the Raiders' No. 1 overall quarterback picks starting in Week 1.
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