Kirk Cousins looks set to lead the Raiders even as Klint Kubiak keeps QB decision quiet

Breaking NewsAvalanche star Cale Makar agrees to largest deal in NHL historyRead moreTRENDINGFantasy Football Draft KitNCAAF: Opening week's bestCollege Fantasy Football draft tipsUS Open could get wildLLWS scores, scheduleStory byStory byKirk Cousins looks set to lead the Raiders even as Klint Kubiak keeps QB decision quietMARK ANDERSONFri, August 28, 2026 at 8:43 PM UTC·4 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesLas Vegas Raiders HC Klint Kubiak isn't budging on an ideology he's had through training camp even though it may be timeThe Las Vegas Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak doesn't think it's time to name a starting quarterback yet between Fernando Mendoza and Kirk Cousins.AtoZ SportsRaiders decline to name starting QB; say Mendoza needs more preseasonCoach Klint Kubiak declined to name his starting quarterback after the Las Vegas Raiders' preseason finale, saying he doesn't "need to name anybody."United Press InternationalKlint Kubiak doesn't name Raiders QB1 after preseason finaleKlint Kubiak didn't name a QB1 after the Raiders preseason finale, but it's obvious who has the edge between Kirk Cousins and Fernando Mendoza.USA TODAY SportsAdvertisementAdvertisementRaiders HC Klint Kubiak Appears To Reveal Who His Week 1 Starting QB Will Be After Dropping Harsh Truth Bomb On Fernando Mendoza [VIDEO]Cousins posted a 110.2 passer rating across three preseason games.TotalProSportsKlint Kubiak still won't name Raiders starting QB but choice is clearThe choice as to who should start at QB in Las Vegas is clear. And it makes the Raiders look that much smarter for how he handled the position.Raiders WireRaiders’ QB Depth Chart Is Far From Settled as Kubiak Admits ‘Hard Decisions’ Are ComingThe Las Vegas Raiders thought they would have clarity at quarterback by the end of the preseason. Instead, Klint Kubiak is making it clear that the Raiders still have some uncomfortable decisions to make. Kirk Cousins remains the obvious favorite to open Week 1 against the Miami Dolphins, while Fernando Mendoza has shown enough flashes […] The post Raiders’ QB Depth Chart Is Far From Settled as Kubiak Admits ‘Hard Decisions’ Are Coming appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.Gridiron HeroicsRaiders still not ready to name starting quarterback after final preseason gameKirk Cousins has put points on the board in all three of his preseason drives.Yahoo SportsRaiders receive clear answer about Fernando Mendoza’s futureLAS VEGAS — The Raiders wrapped up their preseason Thursday with an 18-12 loss to the 49ers. They finished the preseason with a 1-2 record and now set their sights...NY Post SportsKirk Cousins Gets Blunt on QB Situation After Raiders Loss to 49ersThe Las Vegas Raiders‘ preseason is now over after falling 18-12 to the San Francisco 49ers on Aug. 27 at Allegiant Stadium. Moreover, in this contest, Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak decided to give the first-team reps against the Niners.Cousins took the field first as he went 8-for-11 on his pass attempts for 51 passing […] The post Kirk Cousins Gets Blunt on QB Situation After Raiders Loss to 49ers appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYKirk Cousins is obvious Raiders QB1 over Fernando Mendoza, and that's OKThere are things Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza can learn from Kirk Cousins. And Cousins isn’t worried about not being named QB1 yet. But Cousins is the obvious choice over Mendoza, and that’s OK. Cousins said he’s taking things in stride, according to a Raiders post on YouTube. “I think it’s just up to Coach,” Cousins said. “You do […] The post Kirk Cousins is obvious Raiders QB1 over Fernando Mendoza, and that's OK appeared first on ClutchPoints.ClutchPoints‘PR Gamesmanship’ — Raiders Fans React as Klint Kubiak Stops Well Short of Ending Fernando Mendoza Vs. Kirk Cousins BattleLeading up to the 2026 NFL Draft, everyone knew the Las Vegas Raiders would make Fernando Mendoza the first overall pick. Back then, the assumption was that he’d be the team’s starting QB in Week 1.Pro Football NetworkKirk Cousins has another solid outing for Raiders, while Fernando Mendoza strugglesRaiders tight end Brock Bowers saw his first snaps of the preseason.Yahoo SportsRaiders news: The Kirk Cousins skill that Fernando Mendoza wants to replicateThe Las Vegas Raiders went against the San Francisco 49ers in their preseason finale, and though they lost 18-12, there are some positive things they can take from the game. All four quarterbacks hit the field for the Raiders, as Kirk Cousins got things started. Afterwards, it was rookie Fernando Mendoza, who had a solid night but threw an […] The post Raiders news: The Kirk Cousins skill that Fernando Mendoza wants to replicate appeared first on ClutchPoints.ClutchPoints‘Go Ahead and Start the Clock’ — Ex-NFL QB Gives Blunt Advice to Raiders About Fernando Mendoza, Kirk Cousins DebateThe Las Vegas Raiders saw a disastrous 2025 campaign and decided to completely flip the script this season. Drafting Fernando Mendoza with the first overall pick, they also signed Kirk Cousins as a veteran presence while bringing in Klint Kubiak as the new head coach.Pro Football NetworkSome good, some bad and some ugly in Raiders' final preseason gameNo trips to the end zone for the offense in an 18-12 loss to the 49ers but there were signs of hope.The Sporting TribuneBig Decisions Coming For Raiders After Loss To 49ersLas Vegas Raiders coach Klint Kubiak has a tough weekend coming up, but there were some improvements last night.Roundtable SportsRaiders news: Klint Kubiak fully absolves Fernando Mendoza of blame for INTThe preseason is over, and Fernando Mendoza had plenty of in-game action in the Las Vegas Raiders’ finale against the San Francisco 49ers. One of the lowlights was a series-opening interception. Coach Klint Kubiak fully absolved his new quarterback of the opening-drive interception , according to Raiders beat writer Ryan McFadden. The pass tipped […] The post Raiders news: Klint Kubiak fully absolves Fernando Mendoza of blame for INT appeared first on ClutchPoints.ClutchPointsKirk Cousins, Fernando Mendoza both play in preseason finaleVet and rookie get playing time against San FranciscoSB Nation