Kirk Cousins starts at quarterback for the Las Vegas Raiders in week one
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 2, 2026, 5:03 PM
Last updated Sep 2, 2026
The Miami Dolphins begin their 2026 NFL season on the road against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium. Las Vegas head coach Klint Kubiak announced Wednesday that veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins will start the game. The decision means the Dolphins will not face the Raiders' first-round draft pick, Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza, in the season opener. The Raiders finished the previous season with a 3-14 record, leading to the selection of Mendoza with the No. 1 overall pick. Miami enters the contest after a winless 0-3 preseason performance that saw the team outscored 63-22. Cousins brings 14 seasons of league experience to the starting role, including previous stints with the Washington and Atlanta franchises.
- •Kirk Cousins is the starting quarterback for the Las Vegas Raiders in week one.
- •The Miami Dolphins play the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium to open the season.
- •Fernando Mendoza was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft.
- •The Miami Dolphins finished the preseason with an 0-3 record.
- 7:45 PMYahoo Sports — Dolphins Learn Raiders’ QB Decision for Week 1 of NFL Season
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"The Miami Dolphins hit the road in Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season, heading to Las Vegas to take on the Raiders. That trip was set to come with some uncertainty, though: Who would the Raiders be starting at quarterback? One choice is Fernando Mendoza, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL […] The post Dolphins Learn Raiders’ QB Decision for Week 1 of NFL Season appeared first on HEAVY.
"The Miami Dolphins are set to take on the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 1, and Klint Kubiak finally revealed who his starting quarterback is for the game.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 2, 2026, 7:45 PMDolphins Learn Raiders’ QB Decision for Week 1 of NFL Season
The Miami Dolphins hit the road in Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season, heading to Las Vegas to take on the Raiders. That trip was set to come with some uncertainty, though: Who would the Raiders be starting at quarterback? One choice is Fernando Mendoza, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL […] The post Dolphins Learn Raiders’ QB Decision for Week 1 of NFL Season appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsSep 2, 2026, 5:03 PMDolphins won't face No. 1 overall pick in season opener
The Miami Dolphins are set to take on the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 1, and Klint Kubiak finally revealed who his starting quarterback is for the game.
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