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Raiders Coach Not Ready to Name Starting Quarterback

Kirk Cousins took first-team reps as Klint Kubiak kept the Week 1 quarterback decision open after the Raiders finished preseason 1-2.

  • The Las Vegas Raiders concluded their preseason schedule with an 18-12 loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Thursday at Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, Nevada, in a contest featuring nine combined field goals and no touchdowns.
  • Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak split first-team reps between veteran Kirk Cousins and rookie Fernando Mendoza to evaluate both quarterbacks before naming a starter for the regular season opener.
  • Cousins completed 8 of 11 passes for 51 yards and guided Las Vegas to two field goals, while Mendoza finished 7-of-14 for 57 yards with one interception behind inconsistent offensive line protection.
  • Following the loss, Kubiak told reporters he will review game film before deciding, saying, "I still don't think we need to name anybody" regarding the quarterback competition.
  • Cousins emphasized the importance of the "long game," as the Raiders open the regular season against the Miami Dolphins on Sept. 13 with the quarterback decision still pending.
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USA Today broke the news in New York, United States on Thursday, August 27, 2026.
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