Raiders name Kirk Cousins starter for 2026 opener; Mendoza sits as backup
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Kirk Cousins will start the Las Vegas Raiders’ Week 1 game of the 2026 season, beating out No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza (with Aidan O’Connell also in the mix); Mendoza will back him up as the rookie waits for his chance.
- Raiders name Kirk Cousins starting QB to begin 2026 season; top pick Fernando Mendoza backup NFL.com
- Kirk Cousins named Raiders starting QB for Week 1 matchup, delaying Fernando Mendoza's NFL debut Yahoo Sports
- Raiders officially name Kirk Cousins their starting quarterback NBC Sports
- Ex-Michigan State QB beats out No. 1 overall pick for Raiders starting job MLive.com
- Former NFL QB 'All in' on Raiders Fernando Mendoza being ready right now Raiders Wire
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