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ArticleKirk Cousins-Fernando Mendoza chatter leads Las Vegas Raiders discussion in Wee...October 27, 2026

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Either the coaching staff and organization feel Mendoza is ready no matter who he faces, or the team will have to wait until December before pulling Kirk Cousins from the starting lineup.

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Raiders weighing immediate starts vs. waiting for softer December schedule

The Raiders must decide whether Mendoza is ready to face elite defenses immediately or whether waiting until December—when the schedule softens (Titans, Cardinals, potentially Chiefs with nothing to play for)—is the better developmental path; the first game after the bye is at home against the Chargers.