Raiders face quarterback decision as Cousins struggles amid losing streak
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 30, 2026, 4:25 AM
Last updated Oct 30, 2026

The Las Vegas Raiders are deliberating over a potential quarterback change as they prepare for Week 8 against the New York Jets. After starting the season 3-0, the Raiders have lost four consecutive games, raising calls for rookie Fernando Mendoza to replace veteran Kirk Cousins. Despite Cousins leading the NFL with 16 touchdown passes, concerns persist regarding the overall performance of the team, particularly the struggling offensive line and running game. Micah Parsons weighed in, questioning whether Mendoza could improve the situation given the challenges Cousins has faced. The Raiders aim to stabilize their performance as they remain in contention for the AFC playoff picture.
- •Raiders have lost four straight games after a 3-0 start.
- •Kirk Cousins remains the starter for the upcoming game against the Jets.
- •Micah Parsons questions the potential effectiveness of rookie Fernando Mendoza.
- •Cousins leads the NFL with 16 touchdown passes this season.
- •Raiders' defense has been underperforming, surrendering at least 30 points in losses.
- 4:25 AMYahoo Sports — ‘They Haven’t Really Helped Kirk (Cousins)’ — Micah Parsons Raises Concerns Over Raiders’ Potential Fernando Mendoza Decision
"The Las Vegas Raiders are facing a major decision at quarterback. After opening the season 3-0, the team has lost four straight games, prompting growing calls from fans and analysts to replace veteran Kirk Cousins with rookie Fernando Mendoza, the No.
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