Kubiak does not name Raiders' starting QB after preseason finale
7 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 3:26 AM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026

Following the Raiders' preseason finale on Thursday, coach Klint Kubiak declined to name a regular-season starting quarterback. His handling of the quarterback rotation implies a possible start for Kirk Cousins in Week 1. The team's decision comes amid struggles from quarterback Mendoza during the preseason. Further clarity about the starting QB may emerge before the regular season begins on September 10.
- •Klint Kubiak did not announce a starting QB after the preseason finale.
- •Kirk Cousins may be favored to start in Week 1.
- •Mendoza has struggled during the preseason.
- •Regular season begins September 10 for the Raiders.
- 3:26 AMYahoo Sports — Klint Kubiak gives another non-answer on the Las Vegas Raiders’ Week 1 starter
- 8:12 PMYahoo Sports — Raiders’ QB Depth Chart Is Far From Settled as Kubiak Admits ‘Hard Decisions’ Are Coming
- 4:43 PMYahoo Sports — Kirk Cousins or Fernando Mendoza? Klint Kubiak’s latest starting QB take leaves Raiders fans guessing
- 12:32 PMYahoo Sports — Raiders still not ready to name starting quarterback after final preseason game
- 7:02 AMESPN — Kubiak mum on Vegas' QB as Mendoza struggles
- 6:01 AMYahoo Sports — Raiders' Kirk Cousins isn't bothered by Klint Kubiak refusing to name starting QB
- 4:00 AMNBCSports.com — Klint Kubiak still doesn’t name a starting quarterback for Week 1 - NBC Sports
"The Las Vegas Raiders thought they would have clarity at quarterback by the end of the preseason. Instead, Klint Kubiak is making it clear that the Raiders still have some uncomfortable decisions to make. Kirk Cousins remains the obvious favorite to open Week 1 against the Miami Dolphins, while Fernando Mendoza has shown enough flashes […] The post Raiders’ QB Depth Chart Is Far From Settled as Kubiak Admits ‘Hard Decisions’ Are Coming appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
"Fernando Mendoza concluded his first NFL preseason with another uneven outing and once again did not log a snap with the first-string offensive linemen. All signs point to Kirk Cousins winning the starting quarterback job. Even so, Las Vegas Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak is still not ready to make his decision. If the squad has competitive […] The post Raiders' Kirk Cousins isn't bothered by Klint Kubiak refusing to name starting QB appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"Klint Kubiak declined for a third straight week to name a starting quarterback, speaking after the Las Vegas Raiders’ 18-12 preseason loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Thursday at Allegiant Stadium. “I still don’t think we need to name anybody,” Kubiak said. “We have a lot to talk about at a lot of positions, […] The post Klint Kubiak gives another non-answer on the Las Vegas Raiders’ Week 1 starter appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 3:26 AMKlint Kubiak gives another non-answer on the Las Vegas Raiders’ Week 1 starter
Klint Kubiak declined for a third straight week to name a starting quarterback, speaking after the Las Vegas Raiders’ 18-12 preseason loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Thursday at Allegiant Stadium. “I still don’t think we need to name anybody,” Kubiak said. “We have a lot to talk about at a lot of positions, […] The post Klint Kubiak gives another non-answer on the Las Vegas Raiders’ Week 1 starter appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
- Yahoo SportsAug 28, 2026, 8:12 PMRaiders’ QB Depth Chart Is Far From Settled as Kubiak Admits ‘Hard Decisions’ Are Coming
The Las Vegas Raiders thought they would have clarity at quarterback by the end of the preseason. Instead, Klint Kubiak is making it clear that the Raiders still have some uncomfortable decisions to make. Kirk Cousins remains the obvious favorite to open Week 1 against the Miami Dolphins, while Fernando Mendoza has shown enough flashes […] The post Raiders’ QB Depth Chart Is Far From Settled as Kubiak Admits ‘Hard Decisions’ Are Coming appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
- Yahoo SportsAug 28, 2026, 4:43 PMKirk Cousins or Fernando Mendoza? Klint Kubiak’s latest starting QB take leaves Raiders fans guessing
Las Vegas Raiders’ quarterback competition appears to have reached its final stage, but head coach Klint Kubiak is still refusing to reveal whether Kirk Cousins or Fernando Mendoza will get the starting job. Both quarterbacks featured in the Raiders’ preseason finale against the San Francisco 49ers on Thursday, yet Kubiak once again kept his decision under wraps.
- Yahoo SportsAug 28, 2026, 12:32 PMRaiders still not ready to name starting quarterback after final preseason game
Kirk Cousins has put points on the board in all three of his preseason drives.
- ESPNAug 28, 2026, 7:02 AMKubiak mum on Vegas' QB as Mendoza struggles
Raiders coach Klint Kubiak refused to name a regular-season starter after Thursday's preseason finale, although his utilization hints at Kirk Cousins getting the call in Week 1.
- Yahoo SportsAug 28, 2026, 6:01 AMRaiders' Kirk Cousins isn't bothered by Klint Kubiak refusing to name starting QB
Fernando Mendoza concluded his first NFL preseason with another uneven outing and once again did not log a snap with the first-string offensive linemen. All signs point to Kirk Cousins winning the starting quarterback job. Even so, Las Vegas Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak is still not ready to make his decision. If the squad has competitive […] The post Raiders' Kirk Cousins isn't bothered by Klint Kubiak refusing to name starting QB appeared first on ClutchPoints.
- NBCSports.comAug 28, 2026, 4:00 AMKlint Kubiak still doesn’t name a starting quarterback for Week 1 - NBC Sports
The Raiders face the Dolphins in 17 days.
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