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Depth chartWeek 7

Raiders coach Klint Kubiak said the team is starting No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza over Kirk Cousins.

Action: starting No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza over Kirk Cousins
Coach: Klint Kubiak
Team: Raiders
Context: evaluating everything, including looking toward the future

Fernando MendozaQB, LV Kirk CousinsQB, LV Las Vegas Raiders

Later reports on this story

Depth chartWeek 7ActiveUpdate: read the earlier report this one follows
Klint Kubiak confirms Kirk Cousins is the Raiders starting QB, says there is no controversy.
Status
starting QB
Team
Raiders
Coach Statement
There is no controversy
Game
Raiders play at the Jets on Sunday
Kirk CousinsQB, LV Las Vegas Raiders
Original report: @AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Oct 26, 2026, 3:52 PM EDT
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