FantasyPros - Fantasy Football Podcast on Kirk Cousins

PodcastNFL Week 6 Preview: Bold Predictions, Upset Picks & Best Games to Watch! (Ep. 2...October 16, 2026

From the episode

Kirk Cousins is going to make his final start of the 2026 season on Sunday. And after the Buffalo Bills hand the Las Vegas Raiders their third straight loss, the Raiders are going to make the switch to number one overall draft pick Fernando Mendoza at quarterback.

Mentioned at 45:55 – 46:30

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Cousins makes final start Week 6; Raiders switch to Mendoza after third straight loss.

Cousins will make his final start of the 2026 season on Sunday; after the Buffalo Bills hand the Las Vegas Raiders their third straight loss, the Raiders will make the switch to number one overall draft pick Fernando Mendoza at quarterback, ending Cousins' tenure as the starter.