Kirk Cousins Fantasy Football News & Podcast Insights

PositiveRoleJul 28, 2026Reddit /r/fantasyfootball

Kubiak statement: Cousins is the starting QB and will get "a ton of reps" because "he's played really good football." Community is sharply divided: defenders of the veteran-mentor model note Cousins can teach Mendoza film habits and mental preparation; critics argue Cousins is "washed," "fell off a cliff last season," and shouldn't be starting over Mendoza. Multiple comments predict Cousins won't make it to Halloween before injury or benching ("Jacoby Brisset on the Patriots special"). Consensus that Cousins is a placeholder/learning tool rather than long-term solution, but strong disagreement on whether he's competent enough to mentor effectively.

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PositiveDepth ChartJul 28, 2026SleeperNFL

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Raiders HC Klint Kubiak on the Raiders QB plans: "When we go out to practice tomorrow, Kirk Cousins is the starter. He is our guy. ... But I want Fernando and Aidan to push him."

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PositiveNewsJul 25, 2026Ted Nguyen

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🚨New Just Win Pod🚨 🏴‍☠️@Raiders camp is under way, and QB 1 until further notice is Kirk Cousins 🏴‍☠️I break down w/ @FB_FilmAnalysis what he still has left to give in a Kubiak offense and if/when they might move on to Mendoza LIKE, SHARE, & SUBSCRIBE! <https://youtu.be/gYbOWL7UCV4?is=h3jZmQhL4gL3Q03M> [Retweeted](

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PositiveDepth ChartJul 24, 2026Ted Nguyen

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🏴‍☠️ New Just Win Pod 🏴‍☠️ Kirk will be the starter. Accept it @MNewhouse73 and I broke down some Kirk Cousins film to see what he had left in the tank <https://youtu.be/gYbOWL7UCV4> [Retweeted](

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PositiveDepth ChartJul 24, 2026Ted Nguyen

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🏴‍☠️ New Just Win Pod 🏴‍☠️ Kirk will be the starter. Accept it @MNewhouse73 and I broke down some Kirk Cousins film to see what he had left in the tank <https://youtu.be/gYbOWL7UCV4>

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PositiveProjectionJul 23, 2026Reddit /r/fantasyfootball

Raiders QB1. Proven passer; community bullish on fit with Kubiak scheme. 2024 Atlanta: largest game 373 yards (not 400+), next 234 yards; threw under 200 yards in six other starts. Community notes Kubiak's scheme favors deep passing; Cousins' 2020 season with Kubiak as QB coach had highest yards per attempt in modern era. Expected to elevate Raiders WR room relative to Willis. Concerns: age (almost 40), limited starts last year, may be check-down merchant with Bowers/Jeanty. Still preferred over Willis for WR upside.

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NegativeRoleJul 21, 2026NFL: The Insiders

Cousins is named the current starter for the Raiders by head coach Clint Kubiak, who coached him to a Pro Bowl in Minnesota. Stacy Dales notes Kubiak has stated Cousins will teach and mentor rookie Fernando Mendoza, with the expectation that Mendoza will eventually take over. Cousins is being paid to mentor and lead while Mendoza develops.

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PositiveProjectionJul 16, 2026Matt Harmon

The analyst does not expect Kirk Cousins to play much early in the preseason, suggesting limited early action to evaluate his performance.

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NegativeProjectionJul 16, 2026PlayerProfiler Fantasy Football Podcast Network

Kirk Cousins doesn't have an arm, limiting his fantasy upside.

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NegativeInjuryJul 15, 2026BDGE Fantasy Football

Kirk Cousins struggled more with his torn Achilles injury because it was on his right side (power side), which impacted his throwing ability and other aspects of his game.

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NegativeProjectionJul 14, 2026Fantasy Footballers

Cousins has lost his deep ball ability and is no longer the quarterback he was during his Vikings days, limiting deep shot opportunities for receivers.

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PositiveProjectionJul 13, 2026Fantasy Football Advice

Cousins could be taken late and would be fine to get through the early part of the season.

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PositiveRoleJul 9, 2026The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast

Kirk Cousins took all first-team reps in Raiders offseason practices and is likely to start Week 1, though he's expected to be benched by Week 6-10 when the team becomes uncompetitive.

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PositiveRoleJul 8, 2026NFL: The Insiders

Raiders veteran quarterback has the lead in the competition with rookie Fernando Mendoza. Cousins has experience in Clint Kubiak's system, which is a significant advantage; he can execute the verbose play calls with confidence and get the line of scrimmage and get the play off on time. Kubiak has stated a preference for having a quarterback sit at first, and Cousins' experience under his belt is a big part of the evaluation. He is likely to be the starter in week one, with Mendoza's timeline for starting dependent on Cousins' performance.

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NegativeProjectionJul 8, 2026The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast

JJ Zachariason does not believe Kirk Cousins will play the full season for the Broncos. Despite having elite weapons (Bowers, Jeuty) in an offense with Clint Kubiak as coordinator, Zachariason expects Cousins to be benched or injured before season's end, making Fernando Mendoza a strong late-round backup option.

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NegativeProjectionJul 7, 2026FantasyPros - Fantasy Football Podcast

Kirk Cousins is being faded in super flex drafts; he was not good last year and players coming off Achilles injuries typically lose zip on the ball, making him a poor value.

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NegativeRoleJul 7, 2026Fantasy Footballers

Kirk Cousins took all the first-team reps in the Raiders' offseason practices, establishing himself as the clear starter ahead of rookie Fernando Mendoza.

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NegativeProjectionJul 7, 2026NBC Sports Rotoworld

Among 40 qualified quarterbacks, Cousins ranked 27th in EPA per play and 33rd in completion percent over expected in 2025. The source found no data to suggest Cousins has juice left in the tank and expects him to be short-lived as the Raiders' starter given the historical pattern of No. 1 overall picks starting in Week 1.

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PositiveProjectionJul 6, 2026The Ringer Fantasy Football Show

The source argues Kirk Cousins has a serious chance to play most or all of the season for the Raiders despite Fernando Mendoza being the first overall pick; Cousins finished 2025 4-0 and looked better after tearing his Achilles in 2023 and struggling in 2024, and the source believes ownership will eventually push for the veteran over the rookie. However, the source does not expect Cousins to be a fantasy-relevant player regardless of whether he plays; his value is primarily in how his presence affects other Raiders skill players like Brock Bowers and Ashton Jenty. The Raiders face a difficult early schedule (Dolphins, Chargers, Saints, Chiefs, Patriots, Bills, Rams, Jets, 49ers, Seahawks, Broncos in weeks 1-11).

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NegativeProjectionJul 2, 2026FantasyPros - Fantasy Football Podcast

The source wants to fade Kirk Cousins into oblivion in Week 1 when the Raiders start him instead of their number one overall pick; Cousins led the Falcons to a 34-10 loss against the Dolphins last year, and the source believes the Dolphins are being undervalued as underdogs against a Raiders team starting Cousins.

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PositiveProjectionJul 1, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football - Josh & Hayden

Kirk Cousins averaged over 20 fantasy points per game from 2022 to 2024 with the Vikings (equivalent to quarterback seven), establishing the offensive environment's scoring potential.

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NegativeProjectionJun 30, 2026Fantasy Football Today

Kirk Cousins will start a limited number of games in Las Vegas before passing the torch to Fernando Mendoza; one analyst predicts he'll be benched by week 14 after the bye week.

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PositiveProjectionJun 30, 2026Reddit /r/fantasyfootball

Raiders QB; one comment asks if Cousins typically feeds checkdowns, questioning his fit for Jeanty's pass-game upside. No strong consensus on Cousins' checkdown tendency.

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PositiveProjectionJun 26, 2026The Ringer Fantasy Football Show

Kirk Cousins told Andrew Siciliano that in his 15 years in the NFL, this year's OTAs was the most urgent and productive he's ever been a part of; this suggests strong preparation and team cohesion under new offensive coordinator Kubiak.

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PositiveRoleJun 23, 2026NFL.com News

Kirk Cousins was signed by the Raiders as the veteran starter to lead the team and provide experienced guidance, allowing rookie QB Fernando Mendoza time to develop without immediate pressure.

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PositiveRoleJun 23, 2026ESPN NFL

The Raiders signed veteran quarterback Cousins to operate the offense while Mendoza learns behind him, leveraging Cousins' familiarity with new coach Klint Kubiak from their Minnesota days.

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NegativeProjectionJun 22, 2026PlayerProfiler Fantasy Football Podcast Network

At this point in his career, Cousins is viewed negatively, with the analyst stating 'he stinks' and suggesting his past performance does not support current expectations.

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NegativeRoleJun 12, 2026PlayerProfiler Fantasy Football Podcast Network

Cousins is placed in the move on/backup tier and will either be a backup to Fernando Mendoza or a bridge quarterback before the Raiders turn it over to their number one overall pick. At this point in his career, he's primarily a mentor figure.

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PositiveNewsApr 2, 2026Dianna Russini

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The Raiders have added more experience to their QB room, agreeing to terms with former Falcon Kirk Cousins. More: <https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7086984/2026/04/02/kirk-cousins-raiders-nfl-free-agency-2026/>

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PositiveNewsApr 2, 2026Jamey Eisenberg

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New #Raiders coach Klint Kubiak worked with Kirk Cousins with the #Vikings for three seasons and recently discussed not wanting to rush a young QB onto the field. A day after Fernando Mendoza’s Pro Day, Cousins lands with Las Vegas. [Retweeted](

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