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PositiveNewsSep 12, 2026SleeperNFL
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Raiders' Kirk Cousins knows Fernando Mendoza's time is coming: "It's just a matter of time before it really gets to a point where he looks back and he says, 'Man, I really feel like I've got this.'" (via @​ryanmcfadden_)

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PositiveNewsSep 12, 2026Underdog NFL
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Kirk Cousins on the progression of Fernando Mendoza, via @​ryanmcfadden_: "It's just a matter of time before it really gets to a point where he looks back and he says, 'Man, I really feel like I've got this.'" <https://play.underdogsports.com/vgwg/egkfg6z5>

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PositiveNewsSep 12, 2026Mark Dankenbring
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Falcons drafted Michael Penix 8th overall in the same 2024 offseason as signing Kirk Cousins to a 4-year, $180 million deal. They are now starting a back spasm'ing Cooper Rush in 2026 Week 1 because Cousins is on a different team, Penix tore an ACL for the 3rd time, and Tua Tagovailoa got hurt this week in practice.

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NegativeProjectionSep 12, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Kirk Cousins' debut with the Falcons in the 2024 season opener against Pittsburgh was a disaster; despite Atlanta's defense holding Pittsburgh scoreless in the first half and Cousins throwing a touchdown pass to Kyle Pitts for a slender halftime lead, the second half saw Cousins never look comfortable in the newly debuted pistol formation, with a fumble resulting from the snap hitting a man in motion, and ultimately a second-half shutout as Pittsburgh won 6-0 on field goals, ending with TJ Watt sacking Cousins on the final play.
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PositiveDepth ChartSep 11, 2026Ted Nguyen
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Two stats stood out from Kirk Cousins' preseason: 2.32-- his average time to throw, 3rd fastest among qualified QBs. 2.9-- his average air yards per throw, only deeper than Tua Tagovailoa. Both track with practice looks and showcase what the Raiders' offense could be with him as the starter. <https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7583647/2026/09/11/kirk-cousins-las-vegas-raiders-offense/?unlocked_article_code=1.AVE.FSst.YO9VgpRkRb70&source=emp_shared_article&smid=url-share-ta> [Retweeted](

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PositiveProjectionSep 11, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football
The source projects Kirk Cousins as a top-15 QB in Week 1 despite starting only eight games last season and missing top target Brock Bowers to a knee procedure. The bold call is grounded in Cousins' Week 1 matchup against Miami's pass defense, which the source characterizes as 'straight-up bad' after losing pass-rusher Bradley Chubb to cap casualty status, trading away Minkah Fitzpatrick to the Jets, and dealing edge rusher Jaelan Phillips to the Eagles. Miami's secondary is described as 'question mark after question mark,' allowing Cousins to feast in the Klint Kubiak-designed passing game once the run is established by Ashton Jeanty and Mike Washington Jr.
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NegativeRoleSep 11, 2026Fantasy Life Articles
Assuming health, Cousins is still capable of leading an NFL franchise for a decent portion of a season. However, the source would be very surprised if Cousins manages to hold onto the starting job for an entire season. The Raiders' bye week isn't until Week 13, but it's possible the team will already be out of playoff contention by that point, creating additional incentive to see what they have in Fernando Mendoza over the final five games.
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PositiveRoleSep 10, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Kirk Cousins has been named the Raiders' starting quarterback over promising rookie and No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza. The source notes that Cousins' built-in familiarity with head coach Klint Kubiak, offensive coordinator Andrew Janocko, and offensive line coach Rick Dennison elevates expectations in the desert. Starting the 2026 campaign with a win validates Kubiak's decision to roll with the veteran 38-year-old heading into his 15th NFL season rather than throwing Mendoza into the fire too early.
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PositiveRoleSep 10, 2026Silver And Black Pride
Kirk Cousins has been named the Raiders' starting quarterback over promising rookie Fernando Mendoza (No. 1 overall pick in 2026 NFL Draft). The 38-year-old veteran's selection is validated by his built-in familiarity with head coach Klint Kubiak, offensive coordinator Andrew Janocko, and offensive line coach Rick Dennison, elevating offensive expectations. A Week 1 win against Miami validates Kubiak's decision to start Cousins rather than throw Mendoza into the fire early; however, one poor Cousins performance could trigger fan demand for Mendoza to become the starter, especially with the home opener and high fan expectations.
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NegativeProjectionSep 9, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
The past two seasons did not go great for Cousins after leaving Minnesota, and this is probably his last shot as a starter. His role is fundamentally about how long he can hold off a switch to No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza. If the Raiders are 1-3 or worse after the opening month, the question becomes whether head coach Klint Kubiak will want a look at the future of the franchise sooner, despite supposed discipline in letting Mendoza learn from the sideline.
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PositiveRoleSep 9, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Cousins will begin 2026 as the Raiders' starter and is buying the franchise credibility in NFL Power Rankings despite being 38 years old. He played in new head coach Klint Kubiak's system during his 2021 time with the Minnesota Vikings and should be solid behind a revamped offensive line featuring three-time Pro Bowl center Tyler Linderbaum. In preseason, all three drives Cousins led ended in points (one touchdown, two field goals), demonstrating the offense functioned more smoothly and efficiently with him behind center compared to alternatives.
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PositiveRoleSep 9, 2026Silver And Black Pride
38-year-old starting quarterback for the Raiders in 2026 under new head coach Klint Kubiak. Cousins played in Kubiak's system with the Minnesota Vikings in 2021 and should be solid behind a revamped offensive line featuring three-time Pro Bowl center Tyler Linderbaum. In preseason, all three drives Cousins led ended in points (one touchdown, two field goals), demonstrating the offense functioned more smoothly and efficiently with him at center. His presence buys the Raiders credibility in NFL Power Rankings heading into the campaign, though he is widely understood to be a placeholder for No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza.
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