Klint Kubiak confirms Kirk Cousins as Raiders starting QB for now
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 12:32 PM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026
Klint Kubiak reiterated that Kirk Cousins is the starting quarterback for the Raiders following a successful preseason opener. Cousins completed five of six passes for 50 yards and threw a touchdown pass. The head coach stated that it is Cousins' job to lose, although the team will eventually turn to rookie QB Fernando Mendoza. With no indication of a rush to make a change, Cousins' experience in Kubiak's system remains a valuable asset as the season approaches.
- •Kirk Cousins had an efficient preseason opener with a touchdown pass.
- •Klint Kubiak emphasized it is Cousins' job to lose.
- •Rookie QB Fernando Mendoza was drafted number one overall.
- •Cousins offers experience in Kubiak's system ahead of the season.
- 12:32 PMYahoo Sports — Are Raiders still starting Kirk Cousins after Fernando Mendoza's impressive NFL debut?
- 8:02 AMYahoo Sports — Klint Kubiak: Raiders QB1 is Kirk Cousins' job to lose
- 3:43 AMYahoo Sports — Klint Kubiak reiterates Raiders starting QB job Kirk Cousins' to lose
"Kubiak said he liked what he saw from Fernando Mendoza in the preseason opener, but Cousins has been working with the first string and will continue to do so.
"After Kirk Cousins's efficient drive in the Raiders preseason opener, head coach Klint Kubiak had no doubt who is the starting QB in Las Vegas.
"Klint Kubiak has a clear idea of how he views the Raiders' QB room
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 12:32 PMAre Raiders still starting Kirk Cousins after Fernando Mendoza's impressive NFL debut?
Klint Kubiak has a clear idea of how he views the Raiders' QB room
- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 8:02 AMKlint Kubiak: Raiders QB1 is Kirk Cousins' job to lose
Kubiak said he liked what he saw from Fernando Mendoza in the preseason opener, but Cousins has been working with the first string and will continue to do so.
- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 3:43 AMKlint Kubiak reiterates Raiders starting QB job Kirk Cousins' to lose
After Kirk Cousins's efficient drive in the Raiders preseason opener, head coach Klint Kubiak had no doubt who is the starting QB in Las Vegas.
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