Patrick Mahomes discusses Raiders' QB dynamic of Cousins and Mendoza
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 6:17 PM
Last updated Oct 5, 2026
Patrick Mahomes spoke about the Raiders' quarterback setup following Kansas City’s 30-27 victory over Las Vegas. The Raiders drafted Fernando Mendoza first overall in 2026 and signed veteran Kirk Cousins to guide him. Mahomes compared their situation to his own experience with Alex Smith, praising Cousins for his mentorship potential. Cousins started while Mendoza remained on the sidelines, allowing the rookie to learn from an established player. The arrangement comes as the Raiders compete with a current record of 3-1, while Mendoza is yet to see regular-season action.
- •Kansas City defeated Las Vegas 30-27 on October 5, 2026.
- •Fernando Mendoza was drafted No. 1 overall by the Raiders in 2026.
- •Kirk Cousins won the starting position over Mendoza.
- •Mahomes values Cousins' experience as beneficial for Mendoza's growth.
- •Cousins has led the Raiders to a 3-1 record so far.
- 6:53 PMYahoo Sports — Why Patrick Mahomes is big fan of Raiders’ Kirk Cousins, Fernando Mendoza QB strategy
- 6:17 PMYahoo Sports — Patrick Mahomes Sees Chiefs Blueprint In Raiders Pairing Of Fernando Mendoza And Kirk Cousins
"Kirk Cousins and the Las Vegas Raiders almost upset the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 4 in their game on Sunday. However, the Raiders were ultimately defeated by a final score of 30-27. Las Vegas is now 3-1 overall while Kansas City moved to 4-0 to begin the 2026 campaign. Although the Raiders suffered a difficult loss, their Kirk Cousins and Fernando […] The post Why Patrick Mahomes is big fan of Raiders’ Kirk Cousins, Fernando Mendoza QB strategy appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"Patrick Mahomes entered Kansas City as a young quarterback who had time to learn before taking over the offense. Alex Smith started throughout Mahomes’ rookie season, giving him a full year to watch how an experienced quarterback prepared for and handled the job. That path now has a parallel in Las Vegas. The Raiders drafted […] The post Patrick Mahomes Sees Chiefs Blueprint In Raiders Pairing Of Fernando Mendoza And Kirk Cousins appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 5, 2026, 6:53 PMWhy Patrick Mahomes is big fan of Raiders’ Kirk Cousins, Fernando Mendoza QB strategy
Kirk Cousins and the Las Vegas Raiders almost upset the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 4 in their game on Sunday. However, the Raiders were ultimately defeated by a final score of 30-27. Las Vegas is now 3-1 overall while Kansas City moved to 4-0 to begin the 2026 campaign. Although the Raiders suffered a difficult loss, their Kirk Cousins and Fernando […] The post Why Patrick Mahomes is big fan of Raiders’ Kirk Cousins, Fernando Mendoza QB strategy appeared first on ClutchPoints.
- Yahoo SportsOct 5, 2026, 6:17 PMPatrick Mahomes Sees Chiefs Blueprint In Raiders Pairing Of Fernando Mendoza And Kirk Cousins
Patrick Mahomes entered Kansas City as a young quarterback who had time to learn before taking over the offense. Alex Smith started throughout Mahomes’ rookie season, giving him a full year to watch how an experienced quarterback prepared for and handled the job. That path now has a parallel in Las Vegas. The Raiders drafted […] The post Patrick Mahomes Sees Chiefs Blueprint In Raiders Pairing Of Fernando Mendoza And Kirk Cousins appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
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