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Fernando Mendoza tosses his 2nd INT of the preseason (0:29)

Ryan McFaddenSep 2, 2026, 12:38 PM ET
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LAS VEGAS -- Kirk Cousins will begin the season as the Las Vegas Raiders' starting quarterback over rookie Fernando Mendoza.

Raiders first-year coach Klint Kubiak announced Wednesday that Cousins will start the season opener in Las Vegas against the Miami Dolphins.

Mendoza will be the first quarterback drafted with the No. 1 overall pick to not start in Week 1 since

Raiders name Cousins starting QB for Week 1

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