Raiders name Kirk Cousins starting quarterback for Week 1 against Miami Dolphins

Kirk Cousins will start Week 1. Mendoza must wait for his shot, but how patient will Klint Kubiak be?

On Sept. 2, the Las Vegas Raiders decided to name Kirk Cousins their starting QB heading into their Week 1 game against the Miami Dolphins. Moreover, it will allow No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza to develop at a pace that doesn’t seem to rush him onto the field before he’s ready.Last season with the Atlanta […] The post Rich Gannon Has Blunt Take on Raiders Naming Kirk Cousins Starter appeared first on HEAVY.

Klint Kubiak has officially named Kirk Cousins as the starting quarterback for the Las Vegas Raiders. It is the news that many had already anticipated heading into the Week One game against the Miami Dolphins.

The Las Vegas Raiders decided on Sept. 2 to name Kirk Cousins their starting QB as Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season nears. As a result, No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza will be on the sidelines learning as he develops.Last season with the Atlanta Falcons, Cousins played 302 pass snaps, leading to a PFF […] The post Raiders Handed Strong Prediction After Naming Kirk Cousins QB1 appeared first on HEAVY.

Number one NFL draft pick Fernando Mendoza will not begin this season's opening game as the Las Vegas Raiders on Wednesday named experienced quarterback Kirk Cousins as their starter.The Raiders begin their season against the Miami Dolphins in Las Vegas on September 13. amz/js

The mystery of who is going to earn the quarterback spot for the Las Vegas Raiders has finally come to an end. The franchise has officially announced, under the direction of the organization’s head coach, Klint Kubiak, that veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins will be the starting quarterback. Cousins will start Week 1 against the Dolphins. […] The post ‘I Don’t Love It’ — NFL Analyst Drops Bold Statement on Kirk Cousins Being Named Raiders QB1 Over Fernando Mendoza appeared first on Gridiron Heroic

The veteran will start in Week 1 vs. Miami while Fernando Mendoza waits and learns how to be an NFL quarterback.

Kirk Cousins, as expected, will be the Raiders ' starting quarterback when Las Vegas opens its season at home Sept. 13 against Miami, coach Klint Kubiak announced Wednesday. Cousins ran the first-team offense nearly the entire preseason with rookie and No. 1 overall draft pick Fernando Mendoza working mostly with the second unit. The Raiders kept three quarterbacks; Aidan O'Connell returns for his fourth season.

Kirk Cousins will begin the season as the Raiders' starting quarterback over rookie Fernando Mendoza.

The Raiders naming Kirk Cousins their starting quarterback to open the 2026 season was hardly a surprise.

Kirk Cousins will be the Las Vegas Raiders' starting quarterback for Week 1 of the 2026 season, coach Klint Kubiak announced Wednesday.

The Raiders break a six-year streak of past QBs drafted No. 1 overall starting in Week 1

Wednesday the news we knew was coming finally came. Klint Kubiak named Kirk Cousins the Raiders starting QB to begin the 2026 season.

Las Vegas Raiders No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza will have to wait a bit before getting his first taste of regular season action in the NFL.

Cousins will officially begin the season as Las Vegas' QB1 over rookie Fernando Mendoza.

Rookie Fernando Mendoza will start season on bench

The Raiders have finally made their Week 1 QB decision, and it's not a surprise.

The reigning Heisman Trophy winner will have to wait to make his NFL debut.

Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak hasn't made it official, but all indications have been throughout the offseason and training camp that Kirk Cousins will open the season as starting quarterback — despite the club drafting Fernando Mendoza at No. 1 overall.