Kirk Cousins throws three touchdown passes in Raiders' win over Dolphins

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Last updated Sep 14, 2026

Kirk Cousins throws three touchdown passes in Raiders' win over Dolphins
Summary

Kirk Cousins threw three touchdown passes in his Las Vegas Raiders debut, leading to a 27-13 victory against the Miami Dolphins on September 13, 2026. Cousins needed two touchdowns to reach 300 for his career and ended the game with 301. This milestone places him among only 15 quarterbacks in NFL history to achieve this mark, joining John Elway. Cousins connected with Jack Bech and rookie Ashton Jeanty for scores, while Jeanty contributed two touchdowns and 147 total yards. The Raiders signed Cousins in the offseason, where he is expected to serve as a bridge to first-round pick Fernando Mendoza.

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  • Cousins completed 21 of 30 passes for 160 yards.
  • He is now one of 15 quarterbacks with at least 300 touchdown passes.
  • Jeanty had 147 total yards and two touchdowns.
  • Raiders signed Cousins as a veteran presence amid rookie development.
  • The game took place at Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, Nevada.
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Kirk Cousins joins an elite list on Sunday.

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