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Kirk Cousins (2 INTs) will need to be more careful with the football to keep Las Vegas in the win column and to quiet calls for rookie Fernando Mendoza... 5.3 yards per attempt and more interceptions (two) than completions (one) when throwing 10 or more yards past the line of scrimmage isn't a sustainable winning formula.
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Cousins' deep-ball struggles (1/7, 2 INTs on 10+ yard passes) raise durability concerns.

Cousins threw two interceptions in Week 1 despite three touchdowns, posting only 5.3 yards per attempt. On passes 10+ yards downfield, he completed just 1 of 7 attempts for 21 yards with 2 INTs, indicating his arm strength and decision-making are struggling when pushing the ball vertically. At 38 years old with injury history, Cousins' deep-ball accuracy and arm talent are concerning for sustaining wins, and his performance will need to improve to quiet calls for rookie Fernando Mendoza.

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