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Las Vegas Raiders Name Kirk Cousins Week 1 Starter Over Rookie Fernando Mendoza

Las Vegas Raiders announced Kirk Cousins as the starting quarterback for Week 1, ahead of rookie Fernando Mendoza.

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The Las Vegas Raiders announced on Wednesday that Kirk Cousins will be the starting quarterback to open the new 2026 NFL season. [1] Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza was selected as the top pick in the NFL draft and signed by the Las Vegas Raiders. [2] Raiders general manager John Spytek stated that Fernando Mendoza will eventually get his chance to run the team's offense from under center as a starter, but he will have to continue proving himself. [3] Head coach Klint Kubiak confirmed that Cousins secured the starting role after performing well during training camp and the preseason. [4] Kirk Cousins, 38 years old, completed 13 of 17 passes for 101 yards and one touchdown during the preseason. [5] Rookie Fernando Mendoza, selected as the first overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, will not start in the season opener. [6] The Las Vegas Raiders have not won a playoff victory in more than two decades. [7] General manager John Spytek stated that the team is not aiming for a one-year turnaround. [8]
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  1. The Las Vegas Raiders announced on Wednesday that Kirk Cousins will be the starting quarterback to open the new 2026 NFL season. · Yahoo! Sports
  2. Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza was selected as the top pick in the NFL draft and signed by the Las Vegas Raiders. · Winnipeg Free Press
  3. Raiders general manager John Spytek stated that Fernando Mendoza will eventually get his chance to run the team's offense from under center as a starter, but he will have to continue proving himself. · Yahoo! Sports
  4. Head coach Klint Kubiak confirmed that Cousins secured the starting role after performing well during training camp and the preseason. · Record
  5. Kirk Cousins, 38 years old, completed 13 of 17 passes for 101 yards and one touchdown during the preseason. · Record
  6. Rookie Fernando Mendoza, selected as the first overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, will not start in the season opener. · Record
  7. The Las Vegas Raiders have not won a playoff victory in more than two decades. · Winnipeg Free Press
  8. General manager John Spytek stated that the team is not aiming for a one-year turnaround. · Winnipeg Free Press
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