Kirk Cousins makes Raiders history despite loss to Rams
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 26, 2026, 4:54 AM
Last updated Oct 26, 2026
Kirk Cousins of the Las Vegas Raiders made history in Week 7 despite a 35-21 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. Cousins threw his 16th touchdown pass of the season, marking a franchise record for the most touchdowns by a Raiders quarterback in his first seven games. The Raiders, now 3-4, face questions about potentially switching to rookie Fernando Mendoza. Head coach Klint Kubiak stated that all options are being considered ahead of the next game against the New York Jets.
- •Raiders fall to Rams, 35-21, in Week 7.
- •Cousins throws 16 touchdown passes, tying franchise record.
- •Raiders drop to 3-4, losing four straight games.
- •Klint Kubiak considers starting rookie Fernando Mendoza next game.
- •Ashton Jeanty scores and passes Bo Jackson for scrimmage touchdowns.
- 4:54 AMYahoo Sports — Raiders’ Kirk Cousins Makes History Amid Growing Quarterback Controversy
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