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• INJ Sam Warren (X) BUF LV Brock BowersTE Christian BenfordDB Kirk CousinsQB+163k Oct 18 upd
  Kirk Cousins goes right to him, but just out of reach on the fade. · Quoting Sam Warren: Christian Benford is limping off the field for the Bills. Could be an opportunity for Brock Bowers to continue to make plays.

  Why it's #1 Brock Bowers (top-50)

  12 more updatesfrom 6 sources

  • Oct 18 Levi Damien (Bluesky) Tre Tucker beat two defenders deep, Kirk Cousins put it in the back of the end zone and Tucker went and got it. Laying out to make the catch.
  • Oct 18 Levi Damien (Bluesky) Kirk Cousins throws a ball deep for Jalen Nailor that looks like he thought Nailor was faster.
  • Oct 18 Sam Warren (X) Kirk Cousins goes right to him, but just out of reach on the fade. · Quoting Sam Warren: Christian Benford is limping off the field for the Bills. Could be an opportunity for Brock Bowers to continue to make plays.
  • Oct 18 Mina Kimes (Bluesky) Mentioned on the pregame show that Kirk Cousins would punish Buffalo if they played too much cover 3. Right now he’s 8/13 for 102 yds and a TD vs it 😬
  • Oct 18 Pro Football Talk Kirk Cousins' TD pass has Raiders tied with Bills 23-23
  • Oct 18 NFL News Poster (Bluesky) [NFL] Kirk Cousins ➡️ Tre Tucker for the TD!+1
  • Oct 18 Alec Lewis (X) Kirk Cousins is just absolutely ripping it. Not that surprising, either. The tape late last year with ATL was very good.
  • Oct 18 Levi Damien (Bluesky) Cody White has some limitations. Should have had that catch at the goal line. Kirk Cousins put it where it need to be for him to go down and get it. Instead #Raiders settle for another field goal.
  • Oct 18 Ryan McFadden (X) Kirk Cousins is picked off by #Bills LB Dorian Williams. Brutal.
  • Oct 18 Levi Damien (Bluesky) Kirk Cousins forces it to a well-covered Michael Mayer and is picked off. We have out first turnover of the game.
  • Oct 18 Levi Damien (Bluesky) Third and 7 and Kirk Cousins finds Tre Tucker wide open over the middle for 26 yards and #Raiders are in Buffalo territory.
  • Oct 18 NFL News Poster (Bluesky) [Cronin] Caleb Williams just ran into the locker room from the field, looked at the visiting media waiting to enter and channeled his inner Kirk Cousins. “Y’all like that?”
• INJ Levi Damien (Bluesky) LV Kirk CousinsQB+163k Oct 11 upd
  It's taking ice ages for plays to develop for the #Raiders. Every play looks like Kirk Cousins is going to get sacked because he's holding the ball so long.

  Why it's #2 a starter

  16 more updatesfrom 7 sources

  • Oct 11 Sam Warren (X) Kirk Cousins was sacked a season-high three times and pressured on 38.7% of his dropbacks against the Patriots. Klint Kubiak: "They did a great job in their blitz package. When you pass it that many times, there's gonna be those. Overall, I think they did a great job in pressuring us today." Kirk Cousins: "I thought they had some good pressures, and they had a good plan. But just a play here and play there, these games can be fragile. If you can make a play here, that might change. But just didn't have that."
  • Oct 11 Greg Auman (X) Jameis Winston had 54 pass attempts today. Most career games with 50+ passes among active QBs: Joe Flacco 18 Matthew Stafford 16 Jared Goff 11 Aaron Rodgers 10 Kirk Cousins 9 Jameis Winston 9
  • Oct 11 Ryan McFadden (X) #Patriots pressured #Raiders QB Kirk Cousins on 12 of 31 dropbacks (39%) — the second-highest rate he's faced this season. He completed two passes and sacked four times under duress. “They need a nice job with their pressures and getting home quickly,” said Cousins.
  • Oct 11 Ryan McFadden (X) #Raiders Kirk Cousins completes a pass to Bowers, who fumbles the ball and is recovered by New England.
  • Oct 11 Ryan McFadden (X) #Raiders QB Kirk Cousins has been pressured on 55.6% of his dropbacks. He is 3 for 8 with 37 yards and a passer rating of 55.2 when pressured, per @NextGenStats
  • Oct 11 Levi Damien (Bluesky) It's taking ice ages for plays to develop for the #Raiders. Every play looks like Kirk Cousins is going to get sacked because he's holding the ball so long.
  • Oct 11 Andrew Callahan (Bluesky) Kirk Cousins is 0/4 against Cover 0 in the first half, and the #Patriots average time to pressure on all snaps with a sack/hit/hurry is 1.9 seconds. All-out pressure is bailing out a banged-up Pats secondary right now.
  • Oct 11 Sam Warren (X) Patriots get home with four, and Raiders will be forced to punt. First sack of the game. If Kirk Cousins can't step up in the pocket, the passing game really suffers.
  • Oct 11 Levi Damien (Bluesky) Kirk Cousins holds onto the ball too long and is sacked.
  • Oct 11 Levi Damien (Bluesky) With the #Raiders offense looking like it might get stopped again, Kirk Cousins finds his relief valve Brock Bowers for a 14-yard first down.
  • Oct 11 Levi Damien (Bluesky) Kirk Cousins hit as he throws to begin the second quarter and the rainbow pass is knocked down and #Raiders punt it away...
  • Oct 11 Sam Warren (X) Patriots send the house and Kirk Cousins can't connect with Cody White on the third-down attempt to start the second quarter. Raiders now 1-for-3 on third down. Cousins has been good this season against the blitz, hasn't been so much today.
  • Oct 11 Denny Carter (Bluesky) it's good the raiders pull kirk cousins for tush pushes so he does not die
  • Oct 11 Ryan McFadden (X) Kirk Cousins just said, "Brock down there somewhere," and the play worked. Bowers' 24-yard catch keeps the drive alive.
  • Oct 11 Ryan McFadden (X) #Raiders QB Kirk Cousins threw back-to-back incompletions, forcing Las Vegas to punt on fourth down.
  • Oct 11 Sam Warren (X) Raiders lost the toss. Patriots deferred. Kirk Cousins and the Raiders offense up first.
  • Oct 11 Dwain McFarland (X) QBs I would start over him that could be on the wire: Sam Darnold (shootout potential vs. SF) Kirk Cousins (NE's entire secondary is hurt)
• INJ Will Ragatz (X) LV MIN NYJ Geno SmithQB Kirk CousinsQB+163k Kyler MurrayQB Sep 28
  Kyler Murray is off to a rough start. Meanwhile, Geno Smith and Kirk Cousins are balling out for the Jets and Raiders, respectively.

  Why it's #3 Kyler Murray (top-150)

• INJ Sam Warren (X) LV Aidan O'ConnellQB Kirk CousinsQB+163k Oct 1 upd
  Kirk Cousins hot out the gates in today’s race to Raiders QB individuals. Still no Aidan O’Connell at practice (personal).
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  • Oct 1 Sam Warren (X) Kirk Cousins hot out the gates in today’s race to Raiders QB individuals. Still no Aidan O’Connell at practice (personal).
  • Oct 1 Levi Damien (Bluesky) #Raiders QB Kirk Cousins explains how the instant connection with Brock Bowers last week is about more than chemistry
  • Oct 1 John Sigler (Bluesky) New Orleans Saints linebacker Danny Stutsman was fined for a late hit on Las Vegas Raiders QB Kirk Cousins in the latest example of NFL rules changes run amok.
• INJ Sam Warren (X) LV Fernando MendozaQB Kirk CousinsQB+163k Sep 13 upd
  Kirk Cousins and Fernando Mendoza run out for their first regular season game as Raiders.
  17 more updatesfrom 6 sources

  • Sep 13 Omar Kelly (X) "The run game kept us in favorable down and distances throughout much of the game....It made everything easier and opened up the rest of the offense....it's like putting the wind in our back," Raiders QB Kirk Cousins on Dolphins' defense.
  • Sep 13 Ryan McFadden (X) #Raiders QB Kirk Cousins on Ashton Jeanty’s performance: “He's talented runner. I think there were a couple times where I handed a ball off, the corner's unblocked. He bounces to the outside, and it's really a race between him and the edge defender. …Instead of it being a one or two yard gain, it’s an eight yard gain.”
  • Sep 13 Levi Damien (Bluesky) Kirk Cousins has all day to throw. Finds Michael Mayer who fights through two tackles to pick up the first down.
  • Sep 13 Sam Warren (X) I wrote earlier this week about Kirk Cousins struggles throwing downfield with the Raiders. Today, we've seen him throw two picks as he floated balls over the middle.
  • Sep 13 Levi Damien (Bluesky) Kirk Cousins throws bad pass over the middle and it's picked off.
  • Sep 13 Levi Damien (Bluesky) Ashton Jeanty lined up wide right. Kirk Cousins called him back over and he didn't come, forcing a #Raiders timeout.
  • Sep 13 Levi Damien (Bluesky) Kirk Cousins with a nice play fake bootleg to find Jalen Nailor for 12 yards
  • Sep 13 Ryan McFadden (X) Per ESPN Research: Kirk Cousins has now thrown three TDs in 35 games in the last decade, one shy of tying Jared Goff for 4th most in the NFL over that span.
  • Sep 13 Pro Football Talk Kirk Cousins throws INT, then third TD as Raiders lead 24-13
  • Sep 13 Levi Damien (Bluesky) Outstanding pluck by Ashton Jeanty on the high pass from Kirk Cousins to haul it in and finish it off for the touchdown.
  • Sep 13 Levi Damien (Bluesky) Tre Tucker gets open on the left side and Kirk Cousins finds him for 21 yards to the 24.
  • Sep 13 Levi Damien (Bluesky) #Raiders QB Kirk Cousins hits career milestone only 14 others have done and ties a Hall of Famer
  • Sep 13 Raiders Team Site Quarterback Kirk Cousins reaches 300 career passing touchdowns
  • Sep 13 Pro Football Talk Kirk Cousins perfect on first drive, Raiders lead 7-0
  • Sep 13 Sam Warren (X) Jack Bech has his first NFL touchdown. 15-yard score to cap an impressive first drive for the Raiders that puts them up 7-0. Offensive line was dominant, running game looked great and Kirk Cousins was clinical. About as good as it can get to start the Klint Kubiak era.
  • Sep 13 Ryan McFadden (X) #Raiders are on the board! Kirk Cousins hits WR Jack Bech for a 15-yard touchdown. Las Vegas leads 7-0 with 1:33 to go in the first quarter.
  • Sep 13 Sam Warren (X) The Kirk Cousins power stance at tailback on the Connor Heyward tush push was all time.
  • Sep 13 Sam Warren (X) Kirk Cousins and Fernando Mendoza run out for their first regular season game as Raiders.
• INJ Sam Warren (X) LV Kirk CousinsQB+163k Sep 21 upd
  Another win, another trip to In-N-Out for Kirk Cousins and family. · Quoting Sam Warren: Kirk Cousins disclosed that he has a self-described "In-N-Out problem." It's his new postgame meal with no Cook Out in Las Vegas. "It wasn't a big deal when I lived in the Central or Eastern Time Zone. But on the West Coast Time Zone, when I signed with the Raiders, I knew this was gonna be an issue. That is a great cheat meal, and coming home from a win on Sunday night, I don't know if I can think of a better spot than that." Said his go to order is two Double-Doubles. But on an off day in August, he said he got three 3-by-3s for himself. "I don't get onions, but then I also get fries and don't usually do a shake. That's probably the one discipline I try to have. "But yeah, I can put down a lot of In-n-Out burgers." Show all
  2 more updatesfrom 2 sources

  • Sep 21 Josh Weinfuss (X) As a regular @innoutburger customer, I’m qualified to say: three 3x3s is insane. · Quoting Sam Warren: Kirk Cousins disclosed that he has a self-described "In-N-Out problem." It's his new postgame meal with no Cook Out in Las Vegas. "It wasn't a big deal when I lived in the Central or Eastern Time Zone. But on the West Coast Time Zone, when I signed with the Raiders, I knew this was gonna be an issue. That is a great cheat meal, and coming home from a win on Sunday night, I don't know if I can think of a better spot than that." Said his go to order is two Double-Doubles. But on an off day in August, he said he got three 3-by-3s for himself. "I don't get onions, but then I also get fries and don't usually do a shake. That's probably the one discipline I try to have. "But yeah, I can put down a lot of In-n-Out burgers."
  • Sep 21 Sam Warren (X) Another win, another trip to In-N-Out for Kirk Cousins and family. · Quoting Sam Warren: Kirk Cousins disclosed that he has a self-described "In-N-Out problem." It's his new postgame meal with no Cook Out in Las Vegas. "It wasn't a big deal when I lived in the Central or Eastern Time Zone. But on the West Coast Time Zone, when I signed with the Raiders, I knew this was gonna be an issue. That is a great cheat meal, and coming home from a win on Sunday night, I don't know if I can think of a better spot than that." Said his go to order is two Double-Doubles. But on an off day in August, he said he got three 3-by-3s for himself. "I don't get onions, but then I also get fries and don't usually do a shake. That's probably the one discipline I try to have. "But yeah, I can put down a lot of In-n-Out burgers."
  • Sep 21 Raiders Team Site By the Numbers: Raiders defense and Kirk Cousins' efficiency highlight Week 2 victory over Chargers
• MOVE Levi Damien (Bluesky) LV Kirk CousinsQB+163k Sep 16 upd
  "In-N-Out's tough to beat. I have an In-N-Out problem...when I signed with the Raiders I knew this would be an issue for me." -- Kirk Cousins who clearly knows ball.
  2 more updatesfrom 2 sources

  • Sep 16 Levi Damien (Bluesky) #Raiders QB Kirk Cousins admits he has 'an In-N-Out problem'
  • Sep 16 Sam Warren (X) Kirk Cousins disclosed that he has a self-described "In-N-Out problem." It's his new postgame meal with no Cook Out in Las Vegas. "It wasn't a big deal when I lived in the Central or Eastern Time Zone. But on the West Coast Time Zone, when I signed with the Raiders, I knew this was gonna be an issue. That is a great cheat meal, and coming home from a win on Sunday night, I don't know if I can think of a better spot than that." Said his go to order is two Double-Doubles. But on an off day in August, he said he got three 3-by-3s for himself. "I don't get onions, but then I also get fries and don't usually do a shake. That's probably the one discipline I try to have. "But yeah, I can put down a lot of In-n-Out burgers."
  • Sep 16 Levi Damien (Bluesky) "In-N-Out's tough to beat. I have an In-N-Out problem...when I signed with the Raiders I knew this would be an issue for me." -- Kirk Cousins who clearly knows ball.
• MOVE Sam Warren (X) LV Aidan O'ConnellQB Fernando MendozaQB Kirk CousinsQB+163k Sep 10 upd
  Fernando Mendoza is going into the season as the Raiders backup quarterback to Kirk Cousins, ahead of Aidan O'Connell. "It's got Fernando as No. 2 on the depth chart," Klint Kubiak said. "We want our guys to compete throughout the week at all positions." Andrew Janocko on what he's done to earn the role: "Just the way he approached every single day, every meeting, every walkthrough. When there was nothing to do, how he was preparing. Then what he did on the field. The goods, the bads and how he grew from each experience, whether it be good or whether it be bad. How he grew and got ready to be in this role for this week." Show all
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  • Sep 10 RotoBaller NFL Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 1? Caleb Williams, Jordan Love, Patrick Mahomes, Jalen Hurts, Tyler Shough, Lamar Jackson, Daniel Jones, Josh Allen, C.J. Stroud, Kirk Cousins
  • Sep 10 Sam Warren (X) Fernando Mendoza is going into the season as the Raiders backup quarterback to Kirk Cousins, ahead of Aidan O'Connell. "It's got Fernando as No. 2 on the depth chart," Klint Kubiak said. "We want our guys to compete throughout the week at all positions." Andrew Janocko on what he's done to earn the role: "Just the way he approached every single day, every meeting, every walkthrough. When there was nothing to do, how he was preparing. Then what he did on the field. The goods, the bads and how he grew from each experience, whether it be good or whether it be bad. How he grew and got ready to be in this role for this week."
• INJ Erik Lambert (X) 5 teams Anthony RichardsonQB Davis MillsQB J.J. McCarthyQB+101k Justin FieldsQB Kirk CousinsQB+163k +2 more Sep 9 upd
  JJ McCarthy Justin Fields Anthony Richardson Kirk Cousins Davis Mills Mitch Trubisky · Quoting Steven Ruiz: If Darnold is out for the season, do you look for an upgrade over Lock? Feels like a tough spot, where Lock probably isn't good enough to sustain a successful offense but just good enough that they don't feel pressure to replace him Show all
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  • Sep 9 Erik Lambert (X) JJ McCarthy Justin Fields Anthony Richardson Kirk Cousins Davis Mills Mitch Trubisky · Quoting Steven Ruiz: If Darnold is out for the season, do you look for an upgrade over Lock? Feels like a tough spot, where Lock probably isn't good enough to sustain a successful offense but just good enough that they don't feel pressure to replace him
  • Sep 9 Last Man Standig (Ben Standig) What Norv Turner and Kirk Cousins taught Stefon Diggs — and why it matters for Jayden Daniels
• INJ David Furones (X) DEN LV MIA Chris BellWR Justin JolyTE Kirk CousinsQB+163k Sep 2 upd
  Also here: Chris Bell reiterates he should be ready to go Week 1, Justin Joly getting caught up quickly after a red-eye from Denver and two practices with the Dolphins, and injury updates from Wednesday's practice. · Quoting David Furones: Dolphins GM feels rookie Kadyn Proctor making adjustment to guard in NFL; Miami to face QB Kirk Cousins in opener. Show all
  24 more updatesfrom 15 sources

  • Sep 2 David Furones (X) The storyline would’ve been great had Fernando Mendoza been facing his hometown team in his first NFL regular season start. But it always seemed like it would be Kirk Cousins Week 1. · Quoting David Furones: Dolphins to face Kirk Cousins in opener in Vegas.
  • Sep 2 David Furones (X) Also here: Chris Bell reiterates he should be ready to go Week 1, Justin Joly getting caught up quickly after a red-eye from Denver and two practices with the Dolphins, and injury updates from Wednesday's practice. · Quoting David Furones: Dolphins GM feels rookie Kadyn Proctor making adjustment to guard in NFL; Miami to face QB Kirk Cousins in opener.
  • Sep 2 Sam Warren (X) Quoting Sam Warren: My story on Kirk Cousins being named the starting quarterback of the Raiders.+1
  • Sep 2 Ryan McFadden (X) Story on #Raiders HC Klint Kubiak doing the inevitable by naming Kirk Cousins the starting QB for Week 1 over top pick Fernando Mendoza.+3
  • Sep 2 Jeremy Fowler (X) That leaves one QB job available: Atlanta · Quoting Ryan McFadden: #Raiders HC Klint Kubiak has named Kirk Cousins the starting QB for Week 1.+1
  • Sep 2 CBS Sports NFL Headlines Klint Kubiak names Kirk Cousins starter over No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza
  • Sep 2 Albert Breer (X) Raiders officially name Kirk Cousins starter. · Quoting Las Vegas Raiders: QB1. Kirk Cousins. #RaiderNation+2
  • Sep 2 NFL Daily News (Bluesky) Kirk Cousins officially named Raiders starting QB.+2
  • Sep 2 Sam Warren (X) With naming Kirk Cousins the starting quarterback, Klint Kubiak didn't detail whether there's expectation for Fernando Mendoza to play this year. "We on to Miami first."
  • Sep 2 Adam Schefter (X) Raiders HC Klint Kubiak on the expected selection of Kirk Cousins as his opening day starting QB: “He played really good football. I’m really happy with all three of our quarterbacks. Kirk’s had a really good offseason, very good camp and he's earned it.”
  • Sep 2 David Furones (X) Dolphins GM feels rookie Kadyn Proctor making adjustment to guard in NFL; Miami to face QB Kirk Cousins in opener.
  • Sep 2 Andrew Siciliano (Bluesky) Kubiak asked how much he consulted with Tom Brady on the quarterback decision. "Talk to him multiple times a week." · Quoting Andrew Siciliano: Kirk Cousins is QB1 for the Raiders. He'll start Week 1 vs Dolphins, per Klint Kubiak.
  • Sep 2 David Furones (X) Dolphins to face Kirk Cousins in opener in Vegas. · Quoting Ryan McFadden: #Raiders HC Klint Kubiak has named Kirk Cousins the starting QB for Week 1.
  • Sep 2 Andrew Siciliano (Bluesky) Kirk Cousins is QB1 for the Raiders. He'll start Week 1 vs Dolphins, per Klint Kubiak.
  • Sep 2 Ryan McFadden (X) Cousins just walked onto the field in a red jersey and hat. Looks like this could be a rest day for him. · Quoting Ryan McFadden: I don’t see #Raiders QB Kirk Cousins on the field.
  • Sep 2 Ryan McFadden (X) I don’t see #Raiders QB Kirk Cousins on the field.
• MOVE The Falcoholic (Bluesky) ATL CLE GB LV Deshaun WatsonQB Desmond RidderQB James Pearce Jr.LB Kirk CousinsQB+163k Aug 31
  Oh, so we're not giving the benefit of the doubt for the team that signed Kirk Cousins and traded up for James Pearce and had no fallback plan for Desmond Ridder and tried to trade for Deshaun Watson and brought back Dirk Koetter and
• RUM CBS Sports NFL Headlines LV Fernando MendozaQB Kirk CousinsQB+163k Aug 29
  Raiders expected to name Kirk Cousins Week 1 starter over No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza

  The Raiders plan to open the season with the 38-year-old Cousins under center while Mendoza begins his NFL career as a backup

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• Fantasy analyst FantasyPros (YouTube) LV MIA MIN J.J. McCarthyQB+101k Kirk CousinsQB+163k Malik WillisQB+417k 16h upd
  Top 3 Streamers for Week 9 in Fantasy Football! Waiver Wire Pickups #shorts
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  • 16h Pro Football Talk Mark Davis: "Absolutely no pressure whatsoever" from me to start Fernando Mendoza
  • 17h FantasyPros (YouTube) Top 3 Streamers for Week 9 in Fantasy Football! Waiver Wire Pickups #shorts
• Fantasy analyst RotoBaller NFL CIN DEN LV MIA Bo NixQB+74k Joe BurrowQB Kirk CousinsQB+163k Malik WillisQB+417k 1d upd
  Top Week 9 Quarterback Pickups - Best Fantasy QB Adds, Streamers Include Bo Nix, Kirk Cousins, Malik Willis, and more
  9 more updatesfrom 8 sources

  • 1d Ryan McFadden (X) Through eight weeks, #Raiders QB Kirk Cousins is third in passing yards (2,124) and second in TD passes (19). He is on pace to finish with 4,514 yards, 40 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. Cousins has never recorded 40-plus touchdowns in a season in his career.
  • 1d Paul Gutierrez (Bluesky) How did Kirk Cousins channel Kirko Chainz to lead the #Raiders out of New Jersey's Pine Barrens to victory against the #NYJets? #GuyWasAnInteriorDecorator
  • 1d CBS Sports NFL Headlines 2026 NFL trade deadline QB rankings: Mac Jones, Kirk Cousins lead 10 best targets
  • 1d Raiders Team Site Gutierrez: Cousins keeps cool in guiding Raiders to comeback win
  • 1d Sam Warren (X) Noise around Kirk Cousins’ job arose during the Raiders’ four-game losing streak. He paid no mind to it, remaining confident and playing with joy. The Raiders rallied around his energy to beat the Jets on Sunday, and he showed he’s still the right guy to lead them.
  • 1d John Shipley (X) The Jaguars rank No. 26 in pass rate and Trevor Lawrence is outside the top-20 in attempts, but he is top-3 in TD passes · Quoting PFF: Highest Pass TD % this season (Pass TD/att) Trevor Lawrence 8.6% Joe Burrow 7.5% Brock Purdy 7.1% Kirk Cousins 6.7% Drake Maye 6.4%
  • 1d Pro Football Talk Kirk Cousins: Brock Bowers is like Justin Jefferson, when he's covered, you still need to throw it
  • 1d John Shipley (X) Highest Pass TD % this season (Pass TD/att) Trevor Lawrence 8.6% Joe Burrow 7.5% Brock Purdy 7.1% Kirk Cousins 6.7% Drake Maye 6.4%
  • 1d Field Yates (X) Cc: the Vikings right now · Quoting Ryan McFadden: Kirk Cousins on #Raiders TE Brock Bowers: "The coaching point with Brock has been like it was with [Vikings WR] Justin [Jefferson], when he’s covered, you still need to throw it."
  • 1d RotoBaller NFL Top Week 9 Quarterback Pickups - Best Fantasy QB Adds, Streamers Include Bo Nix, Kirk Cousins, Malik Willis, and more
• Beat writer Sam Warren (X) LV Kirk CousinsQB+163k 2d upd
  Kirk Cousins. 2-for-2 on QB sneaks on the year.
  29 more updatesfrom 12 sources

  • 2d Raiders Team Site Malosos rompen sequía con triunfo ante los Jets
  • 2d Zack Rosenblatt (X) Not ideal. · Quoting Sheil Kapadia: The Jets defense has given up 2 of the 10 best QB performances of the season (EPA/Play) in consecutive weeks. To Malik Willis and Kirk Cousins.
  • 2d Sam Warren (X) My dispatch from MetLife Stadium, where Kirk Cousins showed he’s still the right quarterback for the Raiders.
  • 2d Zack Rosenblatt (X) The Jets defense has given up 2 of the 10 best QB performances of the season (EPA/Play) in consecutive weeks. To Malik Willis and Kirk Cousins.
  • 2d Ryan McFadden (X) Kirk Cousins on #Raiders TE Brock Bowers: "The coaching point with Brock has been like it was with [Vikings WR] Justin [Jefferson], when he’s covered, you still need to throw it."
  • 2d Ryan McFadden (X) #Raiders QB Kirk Cousins said his TD celebration was a shout-out to the training staff. He called it the "wellness" celebration. Here is his response: · Quoting Ryan McFadden: What was Kirk thinking on this TD celebration? 😂
  • 2d Judy Battista (X) That the Jets scored on their first 6 possessions is great. That they were 2 of 6 in the red zone is a problem that has plagued them all season. The defense obviously missed David Bailey, sacking Kirk Cousins just once, and allowing him enough comfort to complete 73% of passes.
  • 2d Jeremy Fowler (X) Kirk Cousins up to 2,124 yards, 19 touchdowns and five interceptions through eight games. Fernando Mendoza the future, but Cousins putting together a strong season.
  • 2d Turron Davenport (X) #Titans Cam Ward has six passing TDs this season, all are in the 4th quarter. Ward's 6 4th quarter Pass TD are T-2nd most in NFL behind Kirk Cousins (9) and tied with Brock Purdy
  • 2d Ryan McFadden (X) After questions surrounding #Raiders QB Kirk Cousins’ job as the starter, he records 247 passing yards and four total touchdowns (one rushing).
  • 2d Sam Warren (X) Raiders win 38-33. They finally get back in the win column, ending their four-game losing streak. Kirk Cousins looked great today, even with major issues for the rest of the team persisting. Props to the defense showing up in the fourth quarter, but that was mostly ugly.
  • 2d Pro Football Talk Raiders end losing streak with 38-33 win over Jets
  • 2d Levi Damien (Bluesky) Kirk Cousins on the keeper gets it over the line for the first down. Don't get much bigger aside from setting up the victory formation.
  • 2d Ryan McFadden (X) Kirk Cousins has looked pretty good today.
  • 2d NFL Daily News (Bluesky) Kirk Cousins?
  • 2d NFL News Poster (Bluesky) [NFL] Kirk Cousins sneaks it in for the touchdown.+1
  • 2d Sam Warren (X) Kirk Cousins has his first rushing touchdown as a Raider. Las Vegas answers back, and now trail 30-28. Cousins' first rushing touchdown since Week 15 last year and just his second since 2022.
  • 2d Ryan McFadden (X) #Raiders QB Kirk Cousins sneaks into the end zone for a TD. Las Vegas is down 30-28 with 4:14 to go in the third quarter. If only the defense can get a stop.
  • 2d Levi Damien (Bluesky) Kirk Cousins with the sneak across the goal line for the touchdown.+1
  • 2d Ryan McFadden (X) Kirk Cousins with a play-action TD pass to Bowers. #Raiders are down 23-21 with 10 minutes to go in the third quarter.
  • 2d Ryan McFadden (X) #Raiders QB Kirk Cousins had Tre Tucker underneath but decided to throw the ball to Brock Bowers, resulting in an incompletion on third down. New York, however, was flagged for defensive holding.
  • 2d Levi Damien (Bluesky) Kirk Cousins had Michael Mayer for the TD and he throws it behind him.
  • 2d Sam Warren (X) That ball's gotta be better thrown to Mike Mayer. Kirk Cousins misses on a touchdown.
  • 2d Patrick Daugherty (Bluesky) Can Kirk Cousins learn the Ravens' offense by Thursday?
  • 2d Sam Warren (X) Three-and-out for Raiders on their second drive. Two handoffs to Mike Washington, and a sack of Kirk Cousins given up by Kolton Miller. Las Vegas will punt to start the second quarter up 7-6.
  • 2d Levi Damien (Bluesky) Both #Raiders tackles give up pressure on third down with Kolton Miller getting beaten to give up the sack on Kirk Cousins.
  • 2d Judy Battista (X) Kirk Cousins with all day to throw, hits Bowers, who beat Brownlee to the corner of the end zone.
  • 2d Levi Damien (Bluesky) Jalen Nailor for 13 yards. His second longest catch of the season. Then Kirk Cousins sneak give the Raiders the first down.
• Fantasy analyst RotoBaller NFL 9 teams Aaron RodgersQB Bo NixQB+74k Dak PrescottQB Geno SmithQB Jacoby BrissettQB Jared GoffQB Jayden DanielsQB Kirk CousinsQB+163k Michael Penix Jr.QB +6 more 2d upd
  Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 8? Jacoby Brissett, Jayden Daniels, Geno Smith, Jared Goff, Bo Nix, Kirk Cousins, Michael Penix Jr., Aaron Rodgers, Dak Prescott
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  • 2d Adam Schefter (X) The Raiders’ plan continues to be to play Kirk Cousins as long as possible, and right now, they don’t believe he is to blame for their recent struggles after a 3-0 start. Cousins leads the NFL with 16 touchdown passes, is third in the league with 1,817 passing yards and has thrown only five interceptions through seven games. · Quoting Adam Schefter: Unlike last year, when Maxx Crosby openly wondered about his future in Las Vegas, this year he doesn’t want to go anywhere and the Raiders currently have no plans of trading him, according to league sources.
  • 3d RotoBaller NFL Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 8? Jacoby Brissett, Jayden Daniels, Geno Smith, Jared Goff, Bo Nix, Kirk Cousins, Michael Penix Jr., Aaron Rodgers, Dak Prescott
• Beat writer Daily Norseman (MIN) DET LV MIN Kirk CousinsQB+163k Kyler MurrayQB 3d
  Murray, the Deadline, and the Lions Ahead
• Fantasy analyst Dwain McFarland (X) LV Fernando MendozaQB Kirk CousinsQB+163k 4d upd
  I was racking my brain over why the projection model was so much higher than the market for Kirk Cousins' passing yards in Week 8. So I went to the betting master @MattFtheOracle, and he said: baking in concerns that Fernando Mendoza is closer than ever to entering a game.
  2 more updatesfrom 2 sources

  • 4d RotoBaller NFL Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 8? Jacoby Brissett, Patrick Mahomes, Geno Smith, Caleb Williams, Jared Goff, Kirk Cousins, Aaron Rodgers, Joe Burrow, Justin Herbert
  • 4d Ryan McFadden (X) Wrote a few words about #Raiders QB situation. Why it's smart for them to stick with Kirk Cousins and the best-case scenario for Fernando Mendoza to become the starter.
  • 4d Dwain McFarland (X) I was racking my brain over why the projection model was so much higher than the market for Kirk Cousins' passing yards in Week 8. So I went to the betting master @MattFtheOracle, and he said: baking in concerns that Fernando Mendoza is closer than ever to entering a game.
• Team site Jets Team Site LV NYJ Kirk CousinsQB+163k Mason TaylorTE 6d upd
  Stock Report | Jets RB Room Nearing Full Strength
  4 more updatesfrom 3 sources

  • 6d Sam Warren (X) Kirk Cousins on Jalen Nailor's involvement in the Raiders offense: "I think when you watch the tape, you see him separating. I've told him, 'You're doing a lot of good things. We need to, I need to give you the opportunities to make it right,' if that makes sense. I think of a route he ran against the Bills late in the game, I overthrow him, but he's winning, he's separating. There was a couple of other examples of that in the game on Sunday. He's winning, he's separating, he's beating his guy, that's all he can do. And then it's our job to give him opportunities to go make plays."+1
  • 6d Sam Warren (X) Kirk Cousins said the Raiders have expanded Tre Tucker's role in the offense, which has allowed him to have success. "As we've given him more, he keeps showing that he can do it. I'm encouraged by it and would love to see him keep doing more up ahead." "I think we've just given him more to do. More routes, more ways to contribute. And I think he's taken advantage of those opportunities. I think the traits are always there. Sometimes, when you're really, really fast, it's tempting to have him only do the fast things and have the slower guys do the slower things. There's nothing wrong with having Tre do those things too and wear different hats. He's shown he can do a lot. He doesn't just need to be the fast guy."
  • 6d Jets Team Site Harrison Phillips Wants a Sack Against Old Friend, Raiders QB Kirk Cousins
  • 6d Jets Team Site Stock Report | Jets RB Room Nearing Full Strength
• Fantasy analyst RotoBaller NFL 9 teams Aaron RodgersQB Baker MayfieldQB Geno SmithQB Jacoby BrissettQB Jared GoffQB Kirk CousinsQB+163k Malik WillisQB+417k Michael Penix Jr.QB Sam DarnoldQB+126k +6 more 6d
  Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 8? Jacoby Brissett, Geno Smith, Aaron Rodgers, Kirk Cousins, Baker Mayfield, Jared Goff, Malik Willis, Michael Penix Jr., Sam Darnold
• Beat writer Levi Damien (Bluesky) LV Kirk CousinsQB+163k Oct 27
  How did Kirk Cousins just move into the top 3 in 2026 passing yards despite #Raiders 4-game losing streak?
• Insider CBS Sports NFL Headlines IND LV PHI Jonathan TaylorRB Kirk CousinsQB+163k Saquon BarkleyRB Oct 27 upd
  NFL trade deadline: Four Eagles, three Colts and two starting QBs included among top 25 candidates
  1 more updatefrom 1 source

  • Oct 27 CBS Sports NFL Headlines Raiders have 'no controversy' at QB as Klint Kubiak commits to Kirk Cousins over Fernando Mendoza
  • Oct 27 CBS Sports NFL Headlines NFL trade deadline: Four Eagles, three Colts and two starting QBs included among top 25 candidates
• Insider Adam Schefter (X) LV Fernando MendozaQB Kirk CousinsQB+163k Oct 26 upd
  Raiders coach Klint Kubiak said the team is evaluating everything, including looking toward the future by starting No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza over Kirk Cousins. Story via @ryanmcfadden_
  22 more updatesfrom 15 sources

  • Oct 26 Ryan McFadden (X) Kirk Cousins will remain #Raiders QB1 vs. NYJ, and "there's no controversy" about sitting him for No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza. "Fernando is going to play at some point. It's not going to be this week," said HC Klint Kubiak.
  • Oct 26 Sam Warren (X) Kirk Cousins was 9-for-20 for 130 yards and a touchdown against man coverage against the Rams, per TruMedia. His -4.87 total pass EPA against man was his worst mark of the season. He was 17-for-23 for 165 yards and a touchdown against zone. 18 of those attempts came after the Rams built their 28-3 lead. · Quoting Sam Warren: The Raiders have a 63.2% completion percentage overall this season. Against man coverage, that drops to 48.6%, fourth worst in the NFL. Asked Klint Kubiak why they're struggling against man, and he circled back to their struggles to run the ball. Full answer
  • Oct 26 Ian Rapoport (Bluesky) Raiders coach Klint Kubiak made clear that “there is no controversy” — Kirk Cousins will start this week. As for Fernando Mendoza, “Fernando is going to play at some point, but it’s not going to be this week.”+2
  • Oct 26 Sam Warren (X) The Raiders are sticking with Kirk Cousins as their starting quarterback. More on that here, free to read
  • Oct 26 Levi Damien (Bluesky) Klint Kubiak says QB Kirk Cousins remain #Raiders starter Week 8 vs #NYJets
  • Oct 26 Jeff Nowak (X) Best comp to this situation would be the Giants and Eli Manning in 2004. That Giants team had Kurt Warner (33) who had them out to a 4-1 start before a 1-3 stretch. Eli Manning took over a 5-4 team in Week 11. New York lost the next six games and ended the season 6-10. · Quoting Ian Rapoport: #Raiders coach Klint Kubiak made clear that “there is no controversy” — Kirk Cousins will start this week. As for Fernando Mendoza, “Fernando is going to play at some point, but it’s not going to be this week.”
  • Oct 26 Rotoworld Football (Bluesky) Kubiak: 'Kirk Cousins is our quarterback'+3
  • Oct 26 ESPN NFL News 'No controversy': Cousins to remain Raiders' starting QB, Kubiak says+2
  • Oct 26 Mike Garafolo (X) Fernando Mendoza’s time is coming. Just not right now. Kirk Cousins still the #Raiders’ starter. · Quoting Ryan McFadden: Kubiak on what will go into the decision to turn to Fernando Mendoza as the starter: "Fernando is going to play football. We have a plan. We don't have a timeline for that. Kirk is playing well, and we're in the hunt."
  • Oct 26 NFL News Poster (Bluesky) [Edwards] Klint Kubiak immediately shuts down speculation on switching to Fernando Mendoza after fourth straight loss. “Kirk Cousins is our quarterback. There is no controversy there.”
  • Oct 26 David Lombardi (X) Michael Penix Jr. vs 49ers, who just didn't challenge the short game effectively enough. It turned into an arm of a successful run game for the Falcons. This is the primary aspect of Sunday that Raheem Morris must tighten up over the bye, because Kirk Cousins can capitalize too
  • Oct 26 Sam Warren (X) Raiders HC Klint Kubiak has opened the door to the Fernando Mendoza era. Kirk Cousins isn’t to blame for the team’s four-game skid. But teams are figuring out how to stop him. Mendoza’s skills could counter the strategies, and a switch could be nearing.
  • Oct 26 Judy Battista (X) Raiders face the Jets next Sunday. · Quoting Adam Schefter: Raiders coach Klint Kubiak said the team is evaluating everything, including looking toward the future by starting No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza over Kirk Cousins. Story via @ryanmcfadden_
  • Oct 26 RotoBaller NFL Quarterback Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups - Top QB Adds for Week 8 Include Kirk Cousins, Michael Penix Jr., Malik Willis, and more
  • Oct 26 Adam Schefter (mirror, Bluesky) Raiders coach Klint Kubiak said the team is evaluating everything, including looking toward the future by starting No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza over Kirk Cousins. Story via @ryanmcfadden_+1
• Beat writer Sam Warren (X) LV Kirk CousinsQB+163k Oct 25 upd
  Raiders won the toss and will receive the kick. First time they've done that. Kirk Cousins and the offense looking to capitalize on their fast starts.
  19 more updatesfrom 7 sources

  • Oct 25 Ryan McFadden (X) Amid a four-game losing streak, #Raiders coach Klint Kubiak said the team is evaluating everything, including looking toward the future and starting No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza over Kirk Cousins. “We're thinking about everything to fix our problems.”
  • Oct 25 Pro Football Talk Kirk Cousins: "If I'm not the best option, I don't want to be out there"
  • Oct 25 Albert Breer (X) This is a really good answer. · Quoting Vegas Sports Today: Raiders QB Kirk Cousins on eventually ceding his position as starter to Fernando Mendoza, following the team’s 4th straight loss. 🎥: By @Sean_Zittel
  • Oct 25 Albert Breer (X) Raiders QB Kirk Cousins on eventually ceding his position as starter to Fernando Mendoza, following the team’s 4th straight loss. 🎥: By @Sean_Zittel
  • Oct 25 Levi Damien (Bluesky) Kirk Cousins still having trouble connecting with Jalen Nailor.
  • Oct 25 NFL News Poster (Bluesky) [NFL] Kirk Cousins floats it to Ashton Jeanty for the TD 🙌
  • Oct 25 Levi Damien (Bluesky) Kirk Cousins drops one in the bucket to a fading Ashton Jeanty for the over-the-shoulder TD grab.
  • Oct 25 Stu Jackson (Bluesky) Touchdown Raiders. Kirk Cousins 37-yard TD pass to Tre Tucker. 2-point try unsuccessful. Rams 28, Raiders 12 with 14:51 left in 4Q
  • Oct 25 Levi Damien (Bluesky) Kirk Cousins hit as he threw on two-point attempt and the Raiders can't convert.
  • Oct 25 Levi Damien (Bluesky) First play of the fourth quarter, Kirk Cousins find Tre Tucker again up the left sideline. Tucker sidesteps a tackler and scores from 37 yards out.
  • Oct 25 Ryan McFadden (X) #Rams blitzed #Raiders QB Kirk Cousins on 40.9% of his dropbacks in the first half. He was 4-of-9 for 29 yards and a passer rating of 52.5 on those plays, per @NextGenStats.
  • Oct 25 Ryan McFadden (X) In the first half, #Raiders QB Kirk Cousins completed 12 of 20 passes for 95 yards. He averaged 4.8 yards per attempt and was pressured 10 times.
  • Oct 25 Levi Damien (Bluesky) Kirk Cousins steps up and then holds the ball too long and gets smacked, falling forward for two yards.
  • Oct 25 Levi Damien (Bluesky) #Raiders go for it on fourth down and actually let Kirk Cousins keep it instead of their usual Connor Heyward tush push.
  • Oct 25 Sam Warren (X) Kirk Cousins sneak gets the first down. Raiders might be done with the Connor Heyward tush push play.
  • Oct 25 Levi Damien (Bluesky) Caleb Rogers gets worked to give up a big hit on Kirk Cousins who is then called for intentional grounding. Rogers gave up a tackle for loss on Ashton Jeanty on the first series too. Obviously not a good start of Rogers.
  • Oct 25 Levi Damien (Bluesky) Kirk Cousins gets a little time and goes deep for Tre Tucker who might have got it had he not been tripped. PI called. #Raiders first down at the Rams 30. Flipping the field.
  • Oct 25 Sam Warren (X) Raiders go three-and-out after electing to receive. But better that than the potential pick-6 Kirk Cousins threw on third down.
  • Oct 25 Levi Damien (Bluesky) Kirk Cousins lucky not to get picked off on third down and #Raiders go three-and-out.
  • Oct 25 Sam Warren (X) Raiders won the toss and will receive the kick. First time they've done that. Kirk Cousins and the offense looking to capitalize on their fast starts.
• Fantasy analyst RotoBaller NFL 10 teams Aaron RodgersQB Bo NixQB+74k Brock PurdyQB Bryce YoungQB C.J. StroudQB+85k Geno SmithQB Jacoby BrissettQB Kirk CousinsQB+163k Kyler MurrayQB Tyler ShoughQB+111k +7 more Oct 25
  Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 7? Aaron Rodgers, Kyler Murray, C.J. Stroud, Geno Smith, Tyler Shough, Bo Nix, Kirk Cousins, Bryce Young, Jacoby Brissett, Brock Purdy
• Insider CBS Sports NFL Headlines LV Fernando MendozaQB Kirk CousinsQB+163k Oct 24
  Revisiting Raiders' 2026 NFL Draft: What Vegas is getting out of Fernando Mendoza, what's next
• Fantasy analyst RotoBaller NFL 9 teams Aaron RodgersQB Baker MayfieldQB Bryce YoungQB C.J. StroudQB+85k Geno SmithQB J.J. McCarthyQB+101k Kirk CousinsQB+163k Kyler MurrayQB Michael Penix Jr.QB Tyler ShoughQB+111k +7 more Oct 23 upd
  Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 7? Aaron Rodgers, Kyler Murray, C.J. Stroud, Geno Smith, Kirk Cousins, Bryce Young, J.J. McCarthy, Michael Penix Jr., Baker Mayfield, Tyler Shough
  1 more updatefrom 1 source

  • Oct 23 Turf Show Times (LAR) Rams could be reason Raiders turn to Fernando Mendoza
  • Oct 23 RotoBaller NFL Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 7? Aaron Rodgers, Kyler Murray, C.J. Stroud, Geno Smith, Kirk Cousins, Bryce Young, J.J. McCarthy, Michael Penix Jr., Baker Mayfield, Tyler Shough
• Fantasy analyst Raiders Team Site LA LV Kirk CousinsQB+163k Oct 22
  Key Matchups: The main objective is keeping Kirk Cousins' jersey clean against Rams
• Beat writer Paul Gutierrez (Bluesky) LV Kirk CousinsQB+163k Tre TuckerWR Oct 22
  The vertical game is in the #Raiders DNA so, after Kirk Cousins connected with Tre Tucker late last weekend, it only stands to reason the deep ball should be used early and often, yes? Well...
• Insider Pro Football Talk LV Fernando MendozaQB Kirk CousinsQB+163k Oct 22
  Klint Kubiak: Fernando Mendoza's doing more than what he's asked, putting in extra time
• Fantasy analyst RotoBaller NFL 11 teams Aaron RodgersQB Bo NixQB+74k Bryce YoungQB C.J. StroudQB+85k Dak PrescottQB Jared GoffQB Joe BurrowQB Jordan LoveQB Kirk CousinsQB+163k Kyler MurrayQB Tyler ShoughQB+111k +8 more Oct 21 upd
  Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 7? Aaron Rodgers, C.J. Stroud, Kyler Murray, Jared Goff, Tyler Shough, Dak Prescott, Bryce Young, Bo Nix, Jordan Love, Kirk Cousins, Joe Burrow
  3 more updatesfrom 3 sources

  • Oct 21 Levi Damien (Bluesky) #Raiders QB Kirk Cousins mentions Tre Tucker among rare NFL talent
  • Oct 21 Sam Warren (X) Klint Kubiak on what he saw from Kirk Cousins' performance with the Falcons that made him believe he'd have success with the Raiders: "4-0. He was 4-0." Atlanta won the final four games of the 2025 season with Cousins as the starter.
  • Oct 21 Ryan McFadden (X) Kubiak on what he saw from Kirk Cousins last season in Atlanta that convinced him to he would succeed in Las Vegas. “4-0, he was 4-0.”
  • Oct 21 RotoBaller NFL Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 7? Aaron Rodgers, C.J. Stroud, Kyler Murray, Jared Goff, Tyler Shough, Dak Prescott, Bryce Young, Bo Nix, Jordan Love, Kirk Cousins, Joe Burrow
• Beat writer John Shipley (X) GB JAX LV Jordan LoveQB Kirk CousinsQB+163k Trevor LawrenceQB Oct 19
  The 4 best QBs under pressure this week by EPA/DB CJ Stroud Jordan Love Kirk Cousins Trevor Lawrence
• Fantasy analyst RotoBaller NFL 10 teams Aaron RodgersQB Bryce YoungQB C.J. StroudQB+85k Caleb WilliamsQB Drake MayeQB Jacoby BrissettQB Jayden DanielsQB Kirk CousinsQB+163k Trevor LawrenceQB Tyler ShoughQB+111k +7 more Oct 18 upd
  Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 6? Kirk Cousins, Aaron Rodgers, Jacoby Brissett, C.J. Stroud, Bryce Young, Tyler Shough, Drake Maye, Jayden Daniels, Trevor Lawrence, Caleb Williams
  1 more updatefrom 1 source

  • Oct 18 Andrew Callahan (Bluesky) As the #Patriots buried the Raiders with Cover 0 variations and strip-sacked a confused Kirk Cousins last Sunday, Tommy DeVito cackled. At least someone else knew the pain of trying, and failing, to sift through all the Patriots’ new disguises
  • Oct 18 RotoBaller NFL Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 6? Kirk Cousins, Aaron Rodgers, Jacoby Brissett, C.J. Stroud, Bryce Young, Tyler Shough, Drake Maye, Jayden Daniels, Trevor Lawrence, Caleb Williams
• Fantasy analyst RotoBaller NFL 9 teams Caleb WilliamsQB Dak PrescottQB Jameis WinstonQB Jayden DanielsQB Jordan LoveQB Kirk CousinsQB+163k Matthew StaffordQB Michael Penix Jr.QB Trevor LawrenceQB +6 more Oct 16 upd
  Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 6? Jameis Winston, Trevor Lawrence, Jordan Love, Kirk Cousins, Jayden Daniels, Michael Penix Jr., Dak Prescott, Caleb Williams, Matthew Stafford
  2 more updatesfrom 2 sources

  • Oct 16 Yahoo Fantasy Football NFL 2026 Week 6 Start ‘Em Sit ‘Em: Tyler Shough and Kirk Cousins bounce back
  • Oct 16 Sam Warren (X) Aidan O’Connell wins the race to Raiders QB individuals today. Looks like Fernando Mendoza let up on Kirk Cousins for second.
  • Oct 16 RotoBaller NFL Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 6? Jameis Winston, Trevor Lawrence, Jordan Love, Kirk Cousins, Jayden Daniels, Michael Penix Jr., Dak Prescott, Caleb Williams, Matthew Stafford
• Fantasy analyst RotoBaller NFL 9 teams Brock PurdyQB C.J. StroudQB+85k Caleb WilliamsQB Dak PrescottQB Daniel JonesQB Jalen HurtsQB Kirk CousinsQB+163k Patrick MahomesQB Trevor LawrenceQB +6 more Oct 14
  Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 6? Kirk Cousins, Jalen Hurts, CJ Stroud, Trevor Lawrence, Dak Prescott, Daniel Jones, Caleb Williams, Brock Purdy, Patrick Mahomes
• Fantasy analyst FantasyPros (YouTube) HOU LV PIT Aaron RodgersQB C.J. StroudQB+85k Kirk CousinsQB+163k Nico CollinsWR Oct 14
  Top 3 Streamers for Week 6 in Fantasy Football! #shorts
• Fantasy analyst Rotoworld Football (Bluesky) LV Kirk CousinsQB+163k Oct 12 upd
  Kubiak: Kirk Cousins remains the starter
  2 more updatesfrom 2 sources

  • Oct 12 Andrew Callahan (Bluesky) The best/worst part isn't just the disguise, it's this came after the #Patriots had shown and tortured Kirk Cousins with Cover 0 earlier in the half (0/4 against it). Then they show this, spin out, Cousins holds the ball, and Elijah Ponder gets his strip sack before halftime.
  • Oct 12 FantasyPros (YouTube) Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups: MUST-HAVE Targets, Streamers & Drops (Week 6)
  • Oct 12 Rotoworld Football (Bluesky) Kubiak: Kirk Cousins remains the starter
• Fantasy analyst RotoBaller NFL 5 teams Aaron RodgersQB Drake MayeQB Jacoby BrissettQB Jayden DanielsQB Kirk CousinsQB+163k +2 more Oct 12
  Top Week 6 Quarterback Pickups - Best Fantasy QB Adds, Streamers Include Aaron Rodgers, Jacoby Brissett, Kirk Cousins, and more
• Fantasy analyst RotoBaller NFL 10 teams Aaron RodgersQB Bo NixQB+74k C.J. StroudQB+85k Drake MayeQB Jacoby BrissettQB Jalen HurtsQB Kirk CousinsQB+163k Kyler MurrayQB Sam DarnoldQB+126k Tyler ShoughQB+111k +7 more Oct 11 upd
  Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 5? Jacoby Brissett, Kirk Cousins, Aaron Rodgers, Bo Nix, C.J. Stroud, Kyler Murray, Drake Maye, Sam Darnold, Tyler Shough, Jalen Hurts
  2 more updatesfrom 1 source

  • Oct 11 Mike Reiss (X) Quick-hit thoughts/notes around the Patriots and NFL ('01 lessons for '26 team; A.J. Brown's presence; Christian Gonzalez/adrenaline; Drake Maye's classy touch w/ Kirk Cousins; stats show turnover issue; Kyle Williams' time?; 3-TO goal for D; Mooo... etc.+1
  • Oct 11 RotoBaller NFL Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 5? Jacoby Brissett, Kirk Cousins, Aaron Rodgers, Bo Nix, C.J. Stroud, Kyler Murray, Drake Maye, Sam Darnold, Tyler Shough, Jalen Hurts
• Insider Pro Football Talk LV Kirk CousinsQB+163k Oct 11
  Kirk Cousins is having a rare debut run with the Raiders
• Fantasy analyst RotoBaller NFL 10 teams Bo NixQB+74k Brock PurdyQB Deshaun WatsonQB Geno SmithQB Jared GoffQB Jayden DanielsQB Joe BurrowQB Kirk CousinsQB+163k Kyler MurrayQB Sam DarnoldQB+126k +7 more Oct 9
  Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 5? Kirk Cousins, Deshaun Watson, Bo Nix, Kyler Murray, Sam Darnold, Jared Goff, Jayden Daniels, Brock Purdy, Joe Burrow, Geno Smith
• Beat writer Sam Warren (X) LV Ashton JeantyRB Kirk CousinsQB+163k Maxx CrosbyDL Oct 9
  The 3-1 Raiders are among the top NFL stories a month into the season. Their stars Ashton Jeanty, Kirk Cousins and Maxx Crosby have all had a major impact on their trajectory. After the first quarter of the season, here’s a check-in on their performance.
• Beat writer Ryan McFadden (X) LV Kirk CousinsQB+163k Oct 8 upd
  #Raiders OC Andrew Janocko compared Kirk Cousins and Klint Kubiak’s relationship to Tim Taylor and Wilson from Home Improvement. “We've spent a lot of time together over the years. I mean we joke about it now that Klint and Kirk are Tim Taylor and Mr. Wilson looking at each other over the fence sometimes.” Show all
  2 more updatesfrom 2 sources

  • Oct 8 Sam Warren (X) Race to Raiders QBs individuals results today: 🥇Aidan O’Connell 🥈Fernando Mendoza 🥉Kirk Cousins
  • Oct 8 NFL News Poster (Bluesky) [McFadden] Raiders OC Andrew Janocko compared Kirk Cousins and Klint Kubiak’s relationship to Tim Taylor and Mr. Wilson from Home Improvement. “I mean we joke about it now that Klint and Kirk are Tim Taylor and Mr. Wilson looking at each other over the fence sometimes.”+1
• Fantasy analyst RotoBaller NFL 10 teams Bo NixQB+74k C.J. StroudQB+85k Drake MayeQB Jacoby BrissettQB Jayden DanielsQB Justin HerbertQB Kirk CousinsQB+163k Kyler MurrayQB Sam DarnoldQB+126k Tyler ShoughQB+111k +7 more Oct 7 upd
  Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 5? Jacoby Brissett, Kirk Cousins, C.J. Stroud, Drake Maye, Kyler Murray, Bo Nix, Tyler Shough, Justin Herbert, Sam Darnold, Jayden Daniels
  1 more updatefrom 1 source

  • Oct 7 CBS Sports NFL Headlines Agent's Take: Kenneth Walker III among best veteran acquisitions after four games of 2026 NFL season
  • Oct 7 RotoBaller NFL Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 5? Jacoby Brissett, Kirk Cousins, C.J. Stroud, Drake Maye, Kyler Murray, Bo Nix, Tyler Shough, Justin Herbert, Sam Darnold, Jayden Daniels
• Insider CBS Sports NFL Headlines DAL LV SF Kirk CousinsQB+163k Oct 6
  NFL Week 4 lessons: 49ers look like the league's best while Kirk Cousins proves he still has it
• Fantasy analyst RotoBaller NFL 6 teams Aaron RodgersQB C.J. StroudQB+85k Drake MayeQB Joe BurrowQB Kirk CousinsQB+163k Michael Penix Jr.QB +3 more Oct 5 upd
  Quarterback Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups - Top QB Adds for Week 5 Include Kirk Cousins, Michael Penix Jr., Aaron Rodgers, and more
  2 more updatesfrom 2 sources

  • Oct 5 ESPN NFL News Free agents: Kirk Cousins, Keon Coleman lead top options
  • Oct 5 RotoBaller NFL Unexpected Boom Performances: Fantasy Football Risers Include Kirk Cousins, Emanuel Wilson, Keon Coleman, and more
  • Oct 5 RotoBaller NFL Quarterback Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups - Top QB Adds for Week 5 Include Kirk Cousins, Michael Penix Jr., Aaron Rodgers, and more
• Insider CBS Sports NFL Headlines KC LV Kirk CousinsQB+163k Patrick MahomesQB Oct 4 upd
  Chiefs vs. Raiders odds, picks, prediction, spread, line: NFL Week 4 start time, preview, best bets
  21 more updatesfrom 7 sources

  • Oct 4 Sam Warren (X) Kirk Cousins on what went wrong on the Raiders final offensive play and Klint Kubiak taking blame for it: "That's Klint. He's always gonna point the thumb at himself and how he can be better. I think there's a lot going on there. We're trying to get to the optimum play, clocks running down. I really think in hindsight, the mistake I made, among hundreds of mistakes probably, was take the delay game. Like just take the delay of game, who cares about five yards? We gotta get in the right play, get to out of bounds. So I even look there and I say, I was trying to snap the ball to avoid penalty and you look and you say, 'We don't want to be in that position, but if we are, is a penalty better?' These are all the things I'm gonna probably not sleep tonight and ask myself."
  • Oct 4 Sam Warren (X) Klint Kubiak on the Raiders final offensive play and what led to the disjointed Kirk Cousins interception: “I didn’t get the play call in fast enough to the quarterback and total missed opportunity. I blew it.”
  • Oct 4 Levi Damien (Bluesky) Kirk Cousins was hit as he threw and it's intercepted. Flags on the field. Illegal shift on the offense. Game over.
  • Oct 4 Levi Damien (Bluesky) Tre Tucker makes the catch at midfield, Kirk Cousins races up to spike it with ten seconds left.
  • Oct 4 NFL News Poster (Bluesky) [NFL] Kirk Cousins magic for the Brock Bowers touchdown!
  • Oct 4 Matt Lombardo (Bluesky) Kirk Cousins to Brock Bowers on one of the more improbable touchdown passes you’ll ever see. Absolutely incredible for the Raiders. Wow. These dudes don’t quit.
  • Oct 4 Levi Damien (Bluesky) Nice play by Kirk Cousins escaping pressure and finding Brock Bowers for the touchdown.
  • Oct 4 Sam Warren (X) Raiders get the stop on the two-point, but with a 23-19 deficit, they still need a touchdown. Kirk Cousins and the offense will have just over three minutes to do it.
  • Oct 4 Ryan McFadden (X) #Raiders QB Kirk Cousins has been pressured nine times so far this afternoon.
  • Oct 4 Levi Damien (Bluesky) Kirk Cousins got absolutely destroyed on the rush. Pass incomplete. #Raiders punt.
  • Oct 4 Levi Damien (Bluesky) On 4th and 2. Kirk Cousins is hit as he throws and Ashton Jeanty can't hold onto the pass. #Raiders had a score. But instead, it's a turnover on downs.
  • Oct 4 Levi Damien (Bluesky) Brock Bowers makes a fantastic catch on the cross off a perfect ball from Kirk Cousins for 16 yards.
  • Oct 4 Sam Warren (X) Kirk Cousins knows this offense. Nothing but red around Brock Bowers, and Cousins finds him for a 18-yard gain. Play action has been working so far even if Raiders have just 5 rushing yards.
  • Oct 4 Ryan McFadden (X) Dots for #Raiders QB Kirk Cousins TD pass to Ian Thomas.
  • Oct 4 Pro Football Talk Kirk Cousins throws 10th TD of the year, Raiders lead Chiefs 7-0
  • Oct 4 NFL News Poster (Bluesky) [NFL] Kirk Cousins finds a wide open Ian Thomas for the TD!
  • Oct 4 Ryan McFadden (X) #Raiders QB Kirk Cousins finds TE Ian Thomas for a 27-yard TD to take a 7-0 lead. Thomas was left completely open on that play.
  • Oct 4 Ryan McFadden (X) #Raiders fans matched the energy as Kirk Cousins, Fernando Mendoza, and Aidan O'Connell jogged onto the field. It should be a great atmosphere this afternoon. · Quoting Ryan McFadden: A roar came from #Chiefs as Patrick Mahomes and other members of the team ran out of the tunnel at Allegiant Stadium for pregame warm-up.
  • Oct 4 CBS Sports NFL Headlines Chiefs vs. Raiders odds, picks, prediction, spread, line: Start time, betting preview, best bets on NFL Week 4+2
  • Oct 4 Sam Warren (X) Aidan O’Connell taking warmups with the Raiders. He’s back with the team after missing the last two games for personal reasons. Looks like he’s ready to be the emergency third quarterback behind Kirk Cousins and Fernando Mendoza against the Chiefs today.
• Fantasy analyst RotoBaller NFL 10 teams Bo NixQB+74k Drake MayeQB Geno SmithQB Jordan LoveQB Justin HerbertQB Kirk CousinsQB+163k Kyler MurrayQB Marcus MariotaQB Sam DarnoldQB+126k Trevor LawrenceQB +7 more Oct 2 upd
  Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 4? Marcus Mariota, Kirk Cousins, Geno Smith, Drake Maye, Kyler Murray, Bo Nix, Trevor Lawrence, Sam Darnold, Justin Herbert, Jordan Love
  1 more updatefrom 1 source

  • Oct 2 Mina Kimes (Bluesky) Come for all of the Raiders imitating Fernando Mendoza, stay for the reveal that Kirk Cousins is gentle parenting him behind the scenes
  • Oct 2 RotoBaller NFL Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 4? Marcus Mariota, Kirk Cousins, Geno Smith, Drake Maye, Kyler Murray, Bo Nix, Trevor Lawrence, Sam Darnold, Justin Herbert, Jordan Love
• Insider Pro Football Talk LV Fernando MendozaQB Kirk CousinsQB+163k Sep 30
  Kirk Cousins has seven consecutive victories as a starter
• Beat writer Ryan McFadden (X) LV Kirk CousinsQB+163k Sep 30 upd
  #Raiders QB Kirk Cousins: “I think actually like myself more at an older age than a younger age. I have much better command at 38 than 28. So that's why the physical is so important. And when you feel like you have that, you start to say, why not the older guys at 38?”
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  • Sep 30 RotoBaller NFL Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 4? Kirk Cousins, CJ Stroud, Tyler Shough, Jacoby Brissett, Jared Goff, Trevor Lawrence, Brock Purdy, Jalen Hurts, Matthew Stafford
  • Sep 30 Ryan McFadden (X) #Raiders QB Kirk Cousins: “I think actually like myself more at an older age than a younger age. I have much better command at 38 than 28. So that's why the physical is so important. And when you feel like you have that, you start to say, why not the older guys at 38?”
• Insider CBS Sports NFL Headlines LV Fernando MendozaQB Kirk CousinsQB+163k Sep 29
  Raiders' surprising 3-0 start: Will Las Vegas see Fernando Mendoza at all this season?
• Fantasy analyst RotoBaller NFL 10 teams Bryce YoungQB C.J. StroudQB+85k Cam WardQB Drake MayeQB Geno SmithQB Jared GoffQB Justin HerbertQB Kirk CousinsQB+163k Trevor LawrenceQB Tyler ShoughQB+111k +7 more Sep 27
  Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 3? Tyler Shough, Bryce Young, Drake Maye, Cam Ward, Kirk Cousins, Trevor Lawrence, CJ Stroud, Geno Smith, Jared Goff, Justin Herbert
• Fantasy analyst RotoBaller NFL 10 teams Brock PurdyQB Bryce YoungQB C.J. StroudQB+85k Daniel JonesQB Jacoby BrissettQB Jalen HurtsQB Joe BurrowQB Kirk CousinsQB+163k Malik WillisQB+417k Marcus MariotaQB +7 more Sep 25
  Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 3? Bryce Young, CJ Stroud, Kirk Cousins, Joe Burrow, Marcus Mariota, Brock Purdy, Malik Willis, Jalen Hurts, Jacoby Brissett, Daniel Jones
• Beat writer Sam Warren (X) LV Aidan O'ConnellQB Fernando MendozaQB Kirk CousinsQB+163k Sep 24
  Fernando Mendoza beats Kirk Cousins in the race to Raiders QB individuals today. Still no Aidan O’Connell at practice, who’s been a non-participant for personal reasons.
• Beat writer John Sigler (Bluesky) LV NO Cameron JordanLB Kirk CousinsQB+163k Sep 24
  With the Las Vegas Raiders up next, he New Orleans Saints have learned the hard way they can't overlook Kirk Cousins. Just ask Cameron Jordan: 'Kirk Cousins has been a winner anytime he's been at the helm'
• Beat writer Jeff Nowak (X) 5 teams Jake HaenerQB Jameis WinstonQB Kirk CousinsQB+163k Kyler MurrayQB Michael Penix Jr.QB +2 more Sep 23 upd
  The Saints have some fascinating QB matchups over the next month: - Week 3, Raiders: Kirk Cousins (starting ahead of the No. 1 pick) - Week 4, Falcons: Michael Penix (most likely) - Week 5, Vikings: Kyler Murray (most likely) - Week 6, Giants: Jameis Winston (most likely) Penix will be in his second game coming off an ACL recovery, and I feel like the Vikings and/or Giants could easily be starting somebody else by that point, depending on how the next few weeks go. For the Vikings it could be Wentz, for the Giants it might be someone not currently on their roster. The wildest outcome for Week 6 would be if they gave Jake Haener a shot. Show all
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  • Sep 23 RotoBaller NFL Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 3? Tyler Shough, Kyler Murray, Trevor Lawrence, Joe Burrow, Jared Goff, Kirk Cousins, Bo Nix, C.J. Stroud, Geno Smith, Brock Purdy
  • Sep 23 Raiders Team Site Bucky's Breakdown: The Raiders are rolling behind Kirk Cousins' steady hand
  • Sep 23 Jeff Nowak (X) The Saints have some fascinating QB matchups over the next month: - Week 3, Raiders: Kirk Cousins (starting ahead of the No. 1 pick) - Week 4, Falcons: Michael Penix (most likely) - Week 5, Vikings: Kyler Murray (most likely) - Week 6, Giants: Jameis Winston (most likely) Penix will be in his second game coming off an ACL recovery, and I feel like the Vikings and/or Giants could easily be starting somebody else by that point, depending on how the next few weeks go. For the Vikings it could be Wentz, for the Giants it might be someone not currently on their roster. The wildest outcome for Week 6 would be if they gave Jake Haener a shot.
• Beat writer Greg Auman (X) LV MIN TB Baker MayfieldQB Kirk CousinsQB+163k Sep 22 upd
  As Bucs prepare for Vikings on Sunday, Minnesota was Baker Mayfield's first opponent as a Bucs QB in 2023, winning 20-17 thanks in part to three Kirk Cousins turnovers. Bucs defense has only one takeaway in their 0-2 start, and getting more of those would be a huge help Sunday.
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  • Sep 22 Sam Warren (X) The Raiders’ explosive passing beat the Chargers after Kirk Cousins couldn’t throw downfield in Week 1. Klint Kubiak’s play creation helped, but Cousins also made “big time throws” through contact, the kind that can unlock this offense’s potential.
  • Sep 22 Greg Auman (X) As Bucs prepare for Vikings on Sunday, Minnesota was Baker Mayfield's first opponent as a Bucs QB in 2023, winning 20-17 thanks in part to three Kirk Cousins turnovers. Bucs defense has only one takeaway in their 0-2 start, and getting more of those would be a huge help Sunday.
• Beat writer Greg Auman (X) 17 teams Baker MayfieldQB Brock PurdyQB Bryce YoungQB Caleb WilliamsQB Cam WardQB Dak PrescottQB Drake MayeQB Jacoby BrissettQB Jalen HurtsQB Jared GoffQB Joe BurrowQB Jordan LoveQB Josh AllenQB Kirk CousinsQB+163k Matthew StaffordQB Trevor LawrenceQB Tyler ShoughQB+111k +14 more Sep 21 upd
  Baker Mayfield has 13 total TDs (pass and run) in his last 10 games with the Bucs. Was curious where that ranked -- 17th overall among NFL QBs. Still more than Herbert, Nix, Stroud, Lamar, Darnold, Dart. Total TDs since Week 10 of last season: Trevor Lawrence 28 Josh Allen 26 Brock Purdy 25 Matthew Stafford 21 Jared Goff 20 Dak Prescott 20 Bryce Young 20 Joe Burrow 18 Caleb Williams 18 Jacoby Brissett 17 Kirk Cousins 17 Jalen Hurts 17 Drake Maye 17 Tyler Shough 17 Cam Ward 15 Jordan Love 14 Baker Mayfield 13 Show all
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  • Sep 21 Sam Warren (X) Last week, Ashton Jeanty and the run defense led the Raiders to victory. This week, Kirk Cousins’ arm and Las Vegas’ “firemen” did. The Raiders are 2-0 for the first time since 2021, with two completely different wins showing they have multiple paths to victory.
  • Sep 21 Greg Auman (X) Baker Mayfield has 13 total TDs (pass and run) in his last 10 games with the Bucs. Was curious where that ranked -- 17th overall among NFL QBs. Still more than Herbert, Nix, Stroud, Lamar, Darnold, Dart. Total TDs since Week 10 of last season: Trevor Lawrence 28 Josh Allen 26 Brock Purdy 25 Matthew Stafford 21 Jared Goff 20 Dak Prescott 20 Bryce Young 20 Joe Burrow 18 Caleb Williams 18 Jacoby Brissett 17 Kirk Cousins 17 Jalen Hurts 17 Drake Maye 17 Tyler Shough 17 Cam Ward 15 Jordan Love 14 Baker Mayfield 13
• Beat writer Sam Warren (X) LV Fernando MendozaQB Kirk CousinsQB+163k Sep 20 upd
  Raiders QBs, Cs and RBs warming up. Kirk Cousins and Fernando Mendoza both got snaps from Tyler Linderbaum, Jackson Powers-Johnson and Trey Zuhn III. JPJ and Zuhn rotating as Linderbaum’s backup.
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  • Sep 20 Ryan McFadden (X) #Raiders QB Kirk Cousins “phenomenal” play has led to the team’s first 2-0 start since 2021.
  • Sep 20 Pro Football Talk Kirk Cousins throws three TDs, Raiders start 2-0 with 26-14 victory over Chargers
  • Sep 20 Raiders Team Site Game Recap: Raiders earn first win in Los Angeles since 2020
  • Sep 20 Ryan McFadden (X) Kirk Cousins is the second player in #Raiders history with 6 passing TDs through the first two games of a season, joining Ken Stabler in 1976 (also 6 passing TDs).
  • Sep 20 Ryan McFadden (X) Kirk Cousins has thrown 6 touchdowns in two games.
  • Sep 20 Ryan McFadden (X) Kirk Cousins' pass to Malik Benson was incomplete. Benson was wide open but didn't see the ball until late.
  • Sep 20 Levi Damien (Bluesky) Ugly pass from Kirk Cousins. Malik Benson was open and it's so far behind him he can't come back for it.
  • Sep 20 Levi Damien (Bluesky) Kirk Cousins goes to throw and has his legs taken out by Nick Barrett.
  • Sep 20 Matt Lombardo (Bluesky) If Kirk Cousins is supposed to be the Raiders’ training wheels, the offense Fernando Mendoza eventually walks into is looking pretty turnkey and prolific.
  • Sep 20 Levi Damien (Bluesky) Trickeratioin. Handoff to Ashton Jeanty, pass back to Kirk Cousins who completes it to Dareke Young. #Raiders pick up 27 on the play.
  • Sep 20 Kris Rhim (X) Kirk Cousins has 2 completions of 30+ air yards agaisnt the Chargers defense today; his most in a game since 2022, when the Vikings played the Pats
  • Sep 20 Ryan McFadden (X) #Raiders QB Kirk Cousins was 5 of 7 for 130 yards, a touchdown and an INT on pass attempts for 10-plus air yards.
  • Sep 20 Ryan McFadden (X) #Raiders have a 3-point lead at halftime and will get the ball back to start the third quarter. - Kirk Cousins went 9-of-13 for 158 yards, a touchdown and an interception. - WR Tre Tucker had four catches for 110 yards and a TD. - RB Ashton Jeanty had 10 carries for 22 yards.
  • Sep 20 Ryan McFadden (X) I guess Kirk Cousins saw folks doubting his ability to throw the deep ball. He just completed a 42-yard pass to Tre Tucker over the middle of the field.+1
  • Sep 20 Levi Damien (Bluesky) Kirk Cousins again goes deep for Tre Tucker. 42 yards and #Raiders are knocking on the door with 24 sec left in the half...
  • Sep 20 Ryan McFadden (X) Khalil Mack got past #Raiders RT DJ Glaze to sack Kirk Cousins on third down. Las Vegas was forced to punt.
  • Sep 20 Levi Damien (Bluesky) Third and nine. And Kirk Cousins is sacked by Khalil Mack.
  • Sep 20 Pro Football Talk Kirk Cousins hits Tre Tucker for 40-yard touchdown, Raiders lead 7-0+1
  • Sep 20 Levi Damien (Bluesky) Kirk Cousins launches one to a wide open Tre Tucker for a 40-yard touchdown.
  • Sep 20 Sam Warren (X) Kirk Cousins is sacked for his first time as a Raider. Good coverage by LA, and JPJ let up the pressure from RG.
  • Sep 20 Levi Damien (Bluesky) Kirk Cousins is sacked. Loss of one.
  • Sep 20 Levi Damien (Bluesky) Tre Tucker falls down on his route and Kirk Cousins's pass for him in picked off by Cam Hart.
  • Sep 20 Sam Warren (X) Big downfield throw by Kirk Cousins there over the middle. Progress.
  • Sep 20 Ryan McFadden (X) During warm-ups: - Kirk Cousins and Fernando Mendoza each took snaps from Tyler Linderbaum. - Hezekiah Masses and Eric Stokes were the starting CBs during pregame walkthroughs. - Jackson Powers-Johnson took snaps at center with the 2s during the pregame walkthrough.
  • Sep 20 Sam Warren (X) Raiders QBs, Cs and RBs warming up. Kirk Cousins and Fernando Mendoza both got snaps from Tyler Linderbaum, Jackson Powers-Johnson and Trey Zuhn III. JPJ and Zuhn rotating as Linderbaum’s backup.
• Fantasy analyst RotoBaller NFL 10 teams Baker MayfieldQB C.J. StroudQB+85k Carson WentzQB+86k Cooper RushQB Drake MayeQB Jacoby BrissettQB Jordan LoveQB Justin HerbertQB Kirk CousinsQB+163k Patrick MahomesQB +7 more Sep 20 upd
  Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 2? Drake Maye, Patrick Mahomes, C.J. Stroud, Justin Herbert, Jordan Love, Baker Mayfield, Jacoby Brissett, Carson Wentz, Kirk Cousins, Cooper Rush
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  • Sep 20 Bolt Beat Chargers would be wise to let Raiders QB Kirk Cousins air it out in Week 2
  • Sep 20 RotoBaller NFL Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 2? Drake Maye, Patrick Mahomes, C.J. Stroud, Justin Herbert, Jordan Love, Baker Mayfield, Jacoby Brissett, Carson Wentz, Kirk Cousins, Cooper Rush
• Beat writer Josh Kendall (X) ATL LV Fernando MendozaQB Kirk CousinsQB+163k Sep 18 upd
  The Fernando Mendoza Energy and the Kirk Cousins Energy are basically identical. · Quoting Sam Warren: Fernando Mendoza wore his helmet for his entire first NFL game despite not playing a single snap. The Raiders backup quarterback did so to hear head coach Klint Kubiak's play call and go through his own process on the sidelines. Any other way didn't register with the rookie. My full exclusive with Mendoza on how he's handling QB2 duty in Las Vegas, free to read @TheAthletic Show all
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  • Sep 18 RotoBaller NFL Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 2? C.J. Stroud, Jordan Love, Drake Maye, Baker Mayfield, Justin Herbert, Carson Wentz, Daniel Jones, Kirk Cousins, Jacoby Brissett
  • Sep 18 Josh Kendall (X) The Fernando Mendoza Energy and the Kirk Cousins Energy are basically identical. · Quoting Sam Warren: Fernando Mendoza wore his helmet for his entire first NFL game despite not playing a single snap. The Raiders backup quarterback did so to hear head coach Klint Kubiak's play call and go through his own process on the sidelines. Any other way didn't register with the rookie. My full exclusive with Mendoza on how he's handling QB2 duty in Las Vegas, free to read @TheAthletic
• Beat writer Sam Warren (X) LV Fernando MendozaQB Kirk CousinsQB+163k Sep 18
  Fernando Mendoza is mimicking Kirk Cousins’ every move—calling plays, breaking fake huddles and detailing his progression from the sidelines as Cousins does it for real. Mendoza told me he even had to stop himself from mimicking Cousins’ footwork and throws in his first game: he couldn’t tip off the opponent. “I was so locked in.” My exclusive for @TheAthletic on how Mendoza is handling the Raiders QB2 job. Show all
• Insider NFL News Poster (Bluesky) LV Kirk CousinsQB+163k Sep 16 upd
  [Warren] Kirk Cousins disclosed that he has a self-described "In-N-Out problem." It's his new postgame meal with no Cook Out in Las Vegas. Said his go to order is two Double-Doubles. But on an off day in August, he said he got three 3-by-3s for himself.
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  • Sep 16 Jordan Schultz (X) The respect players have for Kirk Cousins says everything — and he never misses a chance to show that same love back. 🫶🫶 Easy to see why he’s so universally liked. 💯💯 (📹 @NFLFilms)
  • Sep 16 NFL News Poster (Bluesky) [Warren] Kirk Cousins disclosed that he has a self-described "In-N-Out problem." It's his new postgame meal with no Cook Out in Las Vegas. Said his go to order is two Double-Doubles. But on an off day in August, he said he got three 3-by-3s for himself.
• Insider Denny Carter (Bluesky) IND KC LV Daniel JonesQB Kirk CousinsQB+163k Patrick MahomesQB Sep 16
  Mahomes averaged a league-low 4.7 air yards per attempt in Week 1. The dink and dunk offense is back baby! · Quoting Denny Carter: Pretty rough outing for Patrick Mahomes last night. He was 12% below his expected completion rate, the worst mark in the league in Week 1. His 41% success rate was in line with Kirk Cousins and Daniel Jones. Show all
• Beat writer Levi Damien (Bluesky) LV Kirk CousinsQB+163k Sep 15
  Watch: #Raiders QB Kirk Cousins jokes John Elway 'decent' after passing HoFer in record books
• Insider Denny Carter (Bluesky) IND KC LV Daniel JonesQB Kirk CousinsQB+163k Patrick MahomesQB Sep 15 upd
  Pretty rough outing for Patrick Mahomes last night. He was 12% below his expected completion rate, the worst mark in the league in Week 1. His 41% success rate was in line with Kirk Cousins and Daniel Jones.
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  • Sep 15 Rick Stroud (X) Short fields. Bengals played with a lead. But not a good start for the defensive additions increasing pressure on the QB. · Quoting PFF: Lowest pressure rate on dropbacks in Week One Joe Burrow 21.6% Jared Goff 22.0% Brock Purdy 22.2% Kirk Cousins 22.6% Geno Smith 23.1%
  • Sep 15 Rick Stroud (X) Lowest pressure rate on dropbacks in Week One Joe Burrow 21.6% Jared Goff 22.0% Brock Purdy 22.2% Kirk Cousins 22.6% Geno Smith 23.1%
  • Sep 15 The Falcoholic (Bluesky) Cooper Rush having a few Bud Heavies in the basement by himself · Quoting Denny Carter: Pretty rough outing for Patrick Mahomes last night. He was 12% below his expected completion rate, the worst mark in the league in Week 1. His 41% success rate was in line with Kirk Cousins and Daniel Jones.
  • Sep 15 Denny Carter (Bluesky) Pretty rough outing for Patrick Mahomes last night. He was 12% below his expected completion rate, the worst mark in the league in Week 1. His 41% success rate was in line with Kirk Cousins and Daniel Jones.
• Beat writer Omar Kelly (X) LV MIA Kirk CousinsQB+163k Sep 14 upd
  Keeping with tradition, here’s the 3 reasons the #Dolphins lost to the #Raiders. 1. Lost battle at LOS. Couldn’t contain the run, or run the ball 2. Kirk Cousins was too comfortable. Miami had no pass rushing pressure, even when blitzing 3. Special teams struggled badly · Quoting Omar Kelly: Plenty lessons to be learned from #Dolphins’ season-opening loss | @miamiherald column by @OmarKelly Read more at Show all
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  • Sep 14 Sam Warren (X) Klint Kubiak said Miami did a good job of limiting the Raiders explosive passing game. He said it's important to develop a downfield passing game to open up the Raiders offense. · Quoting Sam Warren: Raiders QB Kirk Cousins averaged 7.5 air yards per attempt in the win over the Dolphins, 21st in the league in Week 1, per TruMedia. Cousins was 20-for-23 on passes 10 yards or less, throwing for 139 yards and all 3 of his touchdowns. His 131.4 passer rating was second-best on such throws in Week 1, only behind Jaxson Dart. Cousins was 1-for-7 on passes more than 10 yards. His one completion came on a play-action play where Tre Tucker was wide open on a crosser for a 21-yard gain. Cousins' two interceptions came on throws of 13 and 20 yards. His 0 passer rating on such throws was the league's worst in Week 1.
  • Sep 14 Sam Warren (X) Raiders QB Kirk Cousins averaged 7.5 air yards per attempt in the win over the Dolphins, 21st in the league in Week 1, per TruMedia. Cousins was 20-for-23 on passes 10 yards or less, throwing for 139 yards and all 3 of his touchdowns. His 131.4 passer rating was second-best on such throws in Week 1, only behind Jaxson Dart. Cousins was 1-for-7 on passes more than 10 yards. His one completion came on a play-action play where Tre Tucker was wide open on a crosser for a 21-yard gain. Cousins' two interceptions came on throws of 13 and 20 yards. His 0 passer rating on such throws was the league's worst in Week 1.
  • Sep 14 Paul Gutierrez (Bluesky) Yes, it was one game. Sure, it was against the #Dolphins. But it was the kind of feel-good win the #Raiders can lean on going forward..."semana a semana," as Kirk Cousins and Fernando Mendoza said in a reflective locker room.
  • Sep 14 Omar Kelly (X) I’ve said this for years and truly mean it. Football games are won at the LOS. Dolphins have to stop the run to give themselves a chance to have a good defense. And on the flipside, an efficient run game opens up the play action passing attack. Playaction keeps defense off balanced. · Quoting Omar Kelly: Keeping with tradition, here’s the 3 reasons the #Dolphins lost to the #Raiders. 1. Lost battle at LOS. Couldn’t contain the run, or run the ball 2. Kirk Cousins was too comfortable. Miami had no pass rushing pressure, even when blitzing 3. Special teams struggled badly
  • Sep 14 Omar Kelly (X) Keeping with tradition, here’s the 3 reasons the #Dolphins lost to the #Raiders. 1. Lost battle at LOS. Couldn’t contain the run, or run the ball 2. Kirk Cousins was too comfortable. Miami had no pass rushing pressure, even when blitzing 3. Special teams struggled badly · Quoting Omar Kelly: Plenty lessons to be learned from #Dolphins’ season-opening loss | @miamiherald column by @OmarKelly Read more at
• Fantasy analyst PFF News HOU LV TB Cade OttonTE Jaylin NoelWR Kirk CousinsQB+163k Sep 13
  NFL Week 1: Same-game parlays to target
• Insider ESPN NFL News LV Kirk CousinsQB+163k Sep 12 upd
  How Kirk Cousins is approaching Year 15 as a starter -- and mentor to the Raiders' young core
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  • Sep 12 Ryan McFadden (X) In my latest story for ESPN, I sat down with #Raiders QB Kirk Cousins to talk about entering his 15th season, the generational gap between him and his teammates, understanding the value of Pokemon cards and more.
  • Sep 12 ESPN NFL News How Kirk Cousins is approaching Year 15 as a starter -- and mentor to the Raiders' young core
• Beat writer Sam Warren (X) LV Fernando MendozaQB Kirk CousinsQB+163k Sep 11 upd
  The Raiders’ succession plan at quarterback is no secret. Fernando Mendoza will take over for Kirk Cousins when they see fit. But what will things look like before then? I broke down what I’ve seen from Cousins and his effect on Klint Kubiak’s offense.
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  • Sep 11 Raiders Team Site Los Raiders están listos para debutar con Ashton Jeanty de regreso
  • Sep 11 Pro Football Talk Klint Kubiak confirms Fernando Mendoza is the No. 2 QB
  • Sep 11 Sam Warren (X) Kubiak on what he wants Mendoza to observe from Kirk Cousins as the backup: "I am encouraging him to know his reads and progressions, to know the game plan. What the guys take off of each other comes through osmosis. So he's just gotta get his butt ready to roll. The people in front of them are there to produce as well. And if he learned something from their preparation, I think that's a good thing. That's why we have (Cousins) there. But most importantly, we have (Cousins) there to go play and go win the game." · Quoting Sam Warren: Klint Kubiak confirmed that Fernando Mendoza will be the backup quarterback on Sunday. Jackson Powers-Johnson will also be the starting right guard ahead of Caleb Rogers.
  • Sep 11 Sam Warren (X) 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.+1
  • Sep 11 Sam Warren (X) The Raiders’ succession plan at quarterback is no secret. Fernando Mendoza will take over for Kirk Cousins when they see fit. But what will things look like before then? I broke down what I’ve seen from Cousins and his effect on Klint Kubiak’s offense.
• Beat writer Sam Warren (X) LV Brock BowersTE Kirk CousinsQB+163k Maxx CrosbyDL Sep 10
  What does life look like without Brock Bowers? Is starting Kirk Cousins the right call? And how effective is Maxx Crosby after his injury concerns? On all that and more from what I’m seeing as the Raiders enter the regular season.
• Beat writer Ryan McFadden (X) LV Kirk CousinsQB+163k Quay WalkerLB Segun OlubiLB Sep 9 upd
  Team captains for Week 1 are QB Kirk Cousins, LB Segun Olubi and LB Quay Walker. · Quoting Ryan McFadden: Kubiak said they will have different team captains each week.
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  • Sep 9 John Keim (X) How two former Redskins helped Stefon Diggs early in his career (coach Norv Turner and Kirk Cousins)
  • Sep 9 Ryan McFadden (X) #Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty catching passes from Kirk Cousins.
  • Sep 9 Sam Warren (X) Fernando Mendoza working with Mike Washington Jr. as the Raiders No. 2 QB-RB pairing. · Quoting Sam Warren: Ashton Jeanty getting work with Raiders starting QB Kirk Cousins.
  • Sep 9 Sam Warren (X) Ashton Jeanty getting work with Raiders starting QB Kirk Cousins.
  • Sep 9 Sam Warren (X) Klint Kubiak said Kirk Cousins, Wuay Walker and Segun Olubi are captains for Week 1. Captains will change weekly.
  • Sep 9 Ryan McFadden (X) Team captains for Week 1 are QB Kirk Cousins, LB Segun Olubi and LB Quay Walker. · Quoting Ryan McFadden: Kubiak said they will have different team captains each week.
• Insider Adam Schefter (X) ATL GB LV WAS Desmond RidderQB Kirk CousinsQB+163k Marcus MariotaQB Michael Penix Jr.QB Tua TagovailoaQB +2 more Sep 7 upd
  Falcons Week 1 starting QB by season: 🏈2021: Matt Ryan 🏈2022: Marcus Mariota 🏈2023: Desmond Ridder 🏈2024: Kirk Cousins 🏈2025: Michael Penix Jr. 🏈2026: Tua Tagovailoa
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  • Sep 7 Adam Schefter (X) Heading into Week 1, the initial QB questions have been answered: Week 1 starting QBs: 🏈Atlanta: Tua Tagovailoa 🏈Cleveland: Deshaun Watson 🏈Las Vegas: Kirk Cousins 🏈Minnesota: Kyler Murray
  • Sep 7 Adam Schefter (X) Falcons Week 1 starting QB by season: 🏈2021: Matt Ryan 🏈2022: Marcus Mariota 🏈2023: Desmond Ridder 🏈2024: Kirk Cousins 🏈2025: Michael Penix Jr. 🏈2026: Tua Tagovailoa
• Beat writer Greg Auman (X) LA LV PIT TB Aaron RodgersQB Kirk CousinsQB+163k Matthew StaffordQB Sep 4
  Active career leaders in TD passes against the Bucs: Matthew Stafford: 18 TDs in 8 games Kirk Cousins: 17 TDs in 6 games Aaron Rodgers: 10 TDs in 6 games Darnold, Mahomes, Rivers have 9 each · Quoting John Powell: @gregauman Greg, out of curiosity is Rodgers the active leader against the Bucs? I know Brees is the all-time leader for yards and TDs against them, and if I had to guess Matt Ryan would be 2nd. Show all
• Beat writer Omar Kelly (X) LV MIA Kirk CousinsQB+163k Sep 3 upd
  “It’s kind of what the noise has been so it doesn’t surprise me at all,” Dolphins coach Jeff Hafley on Kirk Cousins starting for Raiders.
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  • Sep 3 David Furones (X) Dolphins coach Jeff Hafley said this is what the team expected, and now that it's confirmed they will be game planning for Kirk Cousins. · Quoting David Furones: The storyline would’ve been great had Fernando Mendoza been facing his hometown team in his first NFL regular season start. But it always seemed like it would be Kirk Cousins Week 1.
  • Sep 3 Omar Kelly (X) “It’s kind of what the noise has been so it doesn’t surprise me at all,” Dolphins coach Jeff Hafley on Kirk Cousins starting for Raiders.
• Fantasy analyst RotoWire NFL News LV Kirk CousinsQB+163k Sep 2
  Kirk Cousins: Named starting quarterback
• Beat writer Ryan McFadden (X) LV Aidan O'ConnellQB Fernando MendozaQB Kirk CousinsQB+163k Aug 30
  #Raiders will indeed carry three quarterbacks on the initial 53-man roster: 🏈 Kirk Cousins 🏈 Fernando Mendoza 🏈 Aidan O’Connell
• Beat writer Ryan McFadden (X) LV SF Kirk CousinsQB+163k Aug 28 upd
  #Raiders HC Klint Kubiak once again didn’t want to name a regular-season starter despite QB Kirk Cousins starting for the second time in the preseason last night vs. San Francisco.
  4 more updatesfrom 4 sources

  • Aug 28 49ers Team Site What the 49ers and Raiders Had to Say After Preseason Week 3
  • Aug 28 CBS Sports NFL Headlines Raiders' Klint Kubiak still won't name Week 1 QB starter, here's why all signs point to Kirk Cousins
  • Aug 28 Raiders Team Site Raiders terminan pretemporada con titulares viendo acción
  • Aug 28 Ryan McFadden (X) Kubiak reiterated that #Raiders have 3 QBs that are ready to play when asked if AOC would be the primary backup over Mendoza if Kirk Cousins went down. "It's going to be some hard decisions on who's [QB1], who's [QB2], and that's not a decision that we have to make today. But those are discussions that are ongoing."
  • Aug 28 Ryan McFadden (X) #Raiders HC Klint Kubiak once again didn’t want to name a regular-season starter despite QB Kirk Cousins starting for the second time in the preseason last night vs. San Francisco.
• Beat writer Ryan McFadden (X) LV Kirk CousinsQB+163k Aug 28
  #Raiders Kirk Cousins on Klint Kubiak not naming a starting QB: “It’s up to coach [Kubiak]. You do the best you can with the opportunities that you are given. …Naming something one day could change the next day. You just go about your business each day, methodically, and let the chips fall where they may.” Show all
• Beat writer Kyle Odegard (X) 5 teams Deshaun WatsonQB Geno SmithQB Jacoby BrissettQB Kirk CousinsQB+163k Tua TagovailoaQB +2 more Aug 24
  Favorites to be the first QB benched, via BetOnline: Deshaun Watson +100 Tua Tagovailoa +250 Geno Smith +300 Kirk Cousins +350 Jacoby Brissett +450
• Team site Raiders Team Site ARI LV Fernando MendozaQB Kirk CousinsQB+163k Aug 14
  Mendoza y Cousins dejan buenas señales en primer juego de pretemporada
• Team site Raiders Team Site LV Brock BowersTE Kirk CousinsQB+163k Malik BensonWR Aug 10
  Training Camp Notebook 8/10: Offense firing on all cylinders
• Team site Raiders Team Site LV Ashton JeantyRB Fernando MendozaQB Kirk CousinsQB+163k Aug 6
  Training Camp Notebook 8/6: Kirk Cousins, Fernando Mendoza showcase their strengths
• Beat writer Paul Gutierrez (Bluesky) LV Kirk CousinsQB+163k Aug 2
  Surprised by Kirk Cousins being named #Raiders QB1 entering training camp? You shouldn't be...
• Beat writer Paul Gutierrez (Bluesky) LV Kirk CousinsQB+163k Jul 28
  "When we go out to practice tomorrow, Kirk Cousins is the starting quarterback. He's the guy and he's going to get a ton of reps. He deserves them because he's played really good football. But I want Fernando [Mendoza] and I want Aidan [O'Connell] to push him." - #Raiders coach Klint Kubiak Show all