Raiders Consider a Quarterback Change: Could Mendoza Start?

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Las Vegas lost to the Los Angeles Rams 35-21 on Sunday and, after starting 3-0, now sits at 3-4. The loss has intensified questions about the offense and the quarterback position.

Kubiak Wants to Consider Every Option

Head coach Klint Kubiak left open whether Kirk Cousins will start again next game. “We have to watch the film,” Kubiak said, according to ESPN. “At this point, we’re thinking about everything we can do to fix our issues—how we address our struggles in the red zone and in the third quarter, as well as personnel and scheme. We have to talk about all of it.”

Cousins finished the game against the Rams with two touchdown passes and no interceptions. However, he didn’t throw either touchdown until early in the fourth quarter, after the Raiders were already trailing 28-6.

The 38-year-old currently leads the league with 16 touchdown passes and has thrown five interceptions. But after a strong start to the season, with three touchdown passes in each of three consecutive games, his production has cooled off. Cousins said he would be open to a change if the team’s decision-makers believe it gives the team its best chance.

“I want this football team to have the best possible chance to win games,” Cousins said.

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Fernando Mendoza Is Waiting for His Chance

One possible alternative is Fernando Mendoza. The Raiders selected the quarterback first overall in the 2026 draft, hoping they had found their franchise quarterback.

The team initially planned to bring Mendoza along gradually. The rookie was supposed to learn behind an experienced quarterback early in his career rather than take on the responsibility right away.

So far, Mendoza has attempted just eight passes in the NFL, completing six for 48 yards. His appearances have come only in a game that was already decided: In the 45-17 loss to the New England Patriots in Week 5, he entered late in the game.

In Week 8, the Raiders face the New York Jets, who have a 2-5 record. Kubiak will decide whether Cousins starts again or Mendoza gets his first extended NFL role after reviewing the game film and considering the other options.

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FAQ zum Thema

Warum erwägen die Las Vegas Raiders einen Quarterback-Wechsel?

Die Raiders haben vier Spiele in Folge verloren und unterlagen zuletzt den Rams mit 21:35. Kubiak will nach Angaben des Artikels unter anderem die Probleme in der Red Zone und im dritten Viertel sowie Personal und Spielsystem prüfen.

Wird Fernando Mendoza gegen die New York Jets starten?

Das ist noch offen. Kubiak will zunächst das Spielvideo auswerten und weitere Möglichkeiten abwägen, bevor er entscheidet, ob Cousins startet oder Mendoza eine größere Rolle erhält.

Wie spielte Kirk Cousins gegen die Los Angeles Rams?

Cousins warf zwei Touchdown-Pässe und keine Interceptions. Beide Touchdowns kamen erst im vierten Viertel, als die Raiders bereits mit 6:28 zurücklagen.

Welche NFL-Statistiken hat Fernando Mendoza bisher?

Mendoza hat bislang acht NFL-Pässe geworfen, sechs davon kamen an; insgesamt erzielte er damit 48 Yards. Sein Einsatz gegen die Patriots in Week 5 erfolgte spät in einer bereits entschiedenen Partie.

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