Kirk Cousins makes Raiders history with three touchdowns vs Chargers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 11:30 PM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026
Kirk Cousins led the Las Vegas Raiders in a 26-14 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers on September 20, 2026. This win marks Cousins' second consecutive game with three touchdown passes, a feat last accomplished by Ken Stabler in 1976. The Raiders are now 2-0 this season, increasing expectations for Cousins' performance as the starting quarterback. Looking ahead, the Raiders will face the New Orleans Saints next Sunday, aiming for a potential 3-0 start.
- •Cousins completed 19 of 29 passes for 253 yards.
- •Raiders improve to 2-0 with the win over the Chargers.
- •Cousins is the first Raiders quarterback since Stabler with three TDs in consecutive games.
- •Raiders aim to maintain momentum against the Saints next Sunday.
- 11:30 PMYahoo Sports — Kirk Cousins makes Raiders history not seen in 50 years vs Chargers
"Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins threw three touchdowns for the second straight week, which put him in the Raiders' history books.
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