The Las Vegas Raiders have officially named their starting quarterback just over a week before the 2026 NFL season kicks off.

The Raiders made two new additions to their quarterback room this offseason, selecting Fernando Mendoza with the No. 1 overall pick in this year’s draft and adding veteran Kirk Cousins to the roster. 

The pair battled for the starting spot over the past few weeks, sharing snaps throughout the Raiders’ preseason games. 

However, head coach Klint Kubiak has made his final decision, naming Cousins as the starter for Las Vegas’s opening game of the season. 

The Raiders face the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium on Sunday September 13 with Cousins now set to start under center for the Week 1 matchup.  

More to follow.