# Raiders' QB Plan: Cousins Starts, Mendoza Learns

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Podcast: [Las Vegas Raiders News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/las-vegas-raiders-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7433805)
Published: 2026-05-18T05:26:01+00:00
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## Resource

Las Vegas Raiders QB Situation: Kirk Cousins to Start, Fernando Mendozas Debut Eyed for Week 8 The Las Vegas Raiders are preparing for the 2026 season with a buzzing quarterback situation. Veteran Kirk Cousins is expected to start the season, while the top draft pick, Fernando Mendoza, is set to make his debut around Week 8 against the Jets. This setup allows Mendoza to learn from Cousins and gain valuable experience, potentially setting him up for a successful NFL career. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/7ec9d983eea2c1f6

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