But the Raiders have lost their last four games, including their most recent 35-21 defeat to the Los Angeles Rams, who got back on track Sunday.This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners.If you sign up or place a wager, FOX News may be compensated.
This content was created by a team that works independently from the FOX newsroom.With the recent skid, some begged the question whether Kubiak would change quarterbacks considering Fernando Mendoza, the No.1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, has yet to hear his number called in his rookie season.CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGELas Vegas Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak talks to reporters following an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Oct.
25, 2026, in Las Vegas.(AP Photo/David Becker)Kubiak squashed that speculation on Monday."[Cousins is] playing at a very high level, and he’s got to continue to do that for us to win," Kubiak told reporters, via ESPN.
"We got to keep helping all the surrounding areas.[I’m] excited for him to go play against the Jets."So, that settles it: Cousins will be the starting quarterback against the 2-5 Jets on the road this Sunday.THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE.
DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW!Kubiak invited the debate about Cousins’ job security, though, when he said "everything" would be evaluated after another loss.But when you look at his argument, the numbers back it up for Cousins.He has the most passing touchdowns of any quarterback in the NFL this season (16), while sitting third in passing yards (1,877).
He’s completed 62.6% of his passes and thrown only five interceptions to his 16 touchdowns.Cousins also owns a 97.4 quarterback rating through seven games this season.Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza works out before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Oct.
25, 2026, in Las Vegas.(AP Photo/David Becker)But when exactly will the Raiders be ...