Kirk Cousins and No 1 pick Fernando Mendoza give Raiders bettors some hope in the upcoming year

Kirk Cousins and No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza headline a revamped Las Vegas Raiders quarterback room under new head coach Klint Kubiak this season.

It might be some time before the Raiders play Mendoza this season.

Fernando Mendoza's secret weapon that could be key to the Raiders' rebuild  MARCA

Kirk Cousins starting the season at quarterback for the Raiders makes sense. Cousins is a been-there veteran who understands Klint Kubiak’s offense and presently offers a steadier hand than Fernando Mendoza. He might no longer possess his peak physical ability, but he gives the Raiders their best chance to win immediat

Kirk Cousins will start Week 1. Mendoza must wait for his shot, but how patient will Klint Kubiak be?

Former NFL QB 'All in' on Raiders Fernando Mendoza being ready right now  raiderswire.usatoday.com

Raiders Name Kirk Cousins Week 1 Starter: Fantasy Football Impact On Fernando Mendoza And Brock Bowers  Sports Illustrated

Kirk Cousins will be the Las Vegas Raiders' starting quarterback for Week 1 of the 2026 season, coach Klint Kubiak announced Wednesday.

The Raiders break a six-year streak of past QBs drafted No. 1 overall starting in Week 1

Klint Kubiak makes good on quarterback promise to leave Fernando Mendoza emulating Baker Mayfield  talksport.com

Raiders name Kirk Cousins starting QB for Week 1 over Fernando Mendoza  ESPN

Cousins also worked with first-year Raiders coach Klint Kubiak when the two were with the Minnesota Vikings.

Las Vegas Raiders presumed starting quarterback Kirk Cousins was not participating in Wednesday’s practice.

Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak made intriguing statements about Fernando Mendoza and the starting quarterback decision.

The Las Vegas Raiders face challenges with an unproven offensive line and no standout wide receiver