TENDENCIA · 2026-10-27

Klint Kubiak commits to Kirk Cousins as starter

• Kirk Cousins remains firmly in the starting role
• Fernando Mendoza will wait for his opportunity
• No controversy at quarterback in Las Vegas

What happened

Offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak cleared up any doubts regarding the offense by confirming there is no debate at the quarterback position. Even though Fernando Mendoza will see action at some point this season, Kirk Cousins secures the starting role without recent questions.

Fantasy impact

Maintains the fantasy value of the team's pass-catchers in standard and PPR leagues while completely erasing immediate waiver interest in Fernando Mendoza for now.

What changes for the team

Provides certainty in the offensive scheme so the weekly game plan does not suffer drastic changes.

What to do: Keep your main offensive pieces relying on the stability at the position.

Players: Kirk Cousins, Fernando Mendoza

Sources

• CBS Sports: « Raiders have 'no controversy' at QB as Klint Kubiak commits to Kirk Cousins over Fernando Mendoza » · Read the original report

Our own write-up and analysis based on the cited report.