Raiders fans support Cousins as starting quarterback for Week 1
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 5:04 PM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
A recent fan poll conducted by Sam Warren revealed strong support for Kirk Cousins as the Las Vegas Raiders' starting quarterback for Week 1, with 92.1 percent approval among fans. Opinions on Cousins' long-term potential differ, with 46.1 percent feeling 'Confident' and 43.1 percent 'Neutral.' The poll also gauged fan sentiment on when rookie Fernando Mendoza should debut, finding significant interest in waiting until after the Week 13 bye. Additionally, 39.1 percent preferred to keep backup Aidan Quinn rather than trade him, indicating some skepticism surrounding the current quarterback strategy.
- •92.1% of Raiders fans want Kirk Cousins as the Week 1 starter.
- •46.1% of fans feel 'Confident' about Cousins' performance.
- •Fans are divided on when Fernando Mendoza should start.
- •39.1% believe the Raiders should not trade backup Aidan Quinn.
- •Poll highlights uncertainty about the Raiders' quarterback plans.
- 5:04 PMYahoo Sports — Raiders Fans Are Clear About Their Quarterback Preferences
"Las Vegas Raiders have some fairly strong opinions about Kirk Cousins, Fernando Mendoza and Aidan O'Connell.
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