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Kirk Cousins leads Raiders to 2-0 start amid Wilson's award prediction

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 7:41 AM

Last updated Sep 23, 2026

Kirk Cousins leads Raiders to 2-0 start amid Wilson's award prediction

Summary

Kirk Cousins guided the Las Vegas Raiders to a 2-0 start after a 26-14 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday at SoFi Stadium. Previously, the Raiders defeated the Miami Dolphins 27-13 in Week 1. Following these performances, former NFL player Russell Wilson suggested Cousins could win the Comeback Player of the Year award, praising his ability to handle adversity. Cousins has thrown for six touchdowns in the first two games. The Raiders will next face the New Orleans Saints on Sunday.

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By the Numbers

•Raiders improve to 2-0 after beating Chargers and Dolphins.
•Cousins has six touchdown passes in first two games.
•Russell Wilson predicts Cousins for Comeback Player of the Year.
•Raiders' next game is against the New Orleans Saints.

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7:41 AMYahoo Sports — Raiders news: Russell Wilson sees Kirk Cousins winning major NFL award

What they're saying

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Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins was beaming with pride after they defeated the Los Angeles Chargers, 26-14 , on Sunday at SoFi Stadium. With Cousins leading the charge, the Raiders improved to 2-0 after beating the Miami Dolphins, 27-13, in Week 1 at Allegiant Stadium. The last time Las Vegas won its first two assignments was in 2021. […] The post Raiders news: Russell Wilson sees Kirk Cousins winning major NFL award appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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