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Kirk Cousins currently expected to open 2026 season as Raiders starter
Apr 24, 2026Ari KoslowFantasyPros News
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Kirk Cousins
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Kirk Cousins currently expected to open 2026 season as Raiders starter NFL Network's I...
Fernando Mendoza
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...ng quarterback. Fantasy Impact: Cousins is expected to mentor No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza. It remains unclear how long Cousins would start, but it appears he is cur...
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Kirk Cousins currently expected to open 2026 season as Raiders starter NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports that the current expectation is Kirk Cousins will open the season as the Raiders starting quarterback. Fantasy Impact: Cousins is expected to mentor No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza. It remains unclear how long Cousins would start, but it appears he is currently expected to at least begin the season as the starter.