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ArticleKlint Kubiak confirms Fernando Mendoza is the No. 2 QBSeptember 11, 2026

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confirmed rookie Fernando Mendoza will serve as the backup to Kirk Cousins... most importantly, we have [Cousins] there to go play and go win the game.

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Cousins locked in as Raiders' starting QB; Kubiak emphasizes his role to produce and win games

Kirk Cousins is the Raiders' starting quarterback with the team's depth chart confirming him as the No. 1 ahead of rookie Fernando Mendoza. Head coach Klint Kubiak emphasized Cousins' role as the primary starter, stating 'The people in front of them are there to produce as well' and 'most importantly, we have [Cousins] there to go play and go win the game,' underscoring his central role in the team's offensive strategy.