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Kirk Cousins tosses three TDs in Week 2
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In Short: Kirk Cousins threw three touchdown passes as the Las Vegas Raiders upset the Los Angeles Chargers, 26-14, in Week 2.
Kirk Cousins and the Las Vegas Raiders upset the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, 26-14, marking the first time the team has opened the season with a pair of wins since 2021, according to Bleacher Report.
Cousins completed 19 of 29 passes for 253 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception in the game, while running four times for one yard, as reported by USA Today.
The Raiders' victory was bolstered by a fourth-down conversion when Conor Heyward sneaked it in and a trick play where Ashton Jeanty threw to Kirk Cousins, who then found Dareke Young for a 27-yard gain, as noted by the Las Vegas Review-Journal.
Cousins threw two of his touchdowns to Cody White, and the Raiders moved to 2-0 with the win over the favored Los Angeles Chargers, according to the Las Vegas Review-Journal.
Cousins' performance against the Chargers could make him a useful fantasy option, especially once bye weeks start to kick in, USA Today reported.
The Raiders' front office reshaped the quarterback room by signing Kirk Cousins to a multi-year deal and drafting Fernando Mendoza, as discussed on Fox News.
Cousins' strong training camp and preseason performances made him the clear choice to start over Mendoza, as announced by new Las Vegas coach Klint Kubiak.
Cousins will continue to lead the team as Mendoza remains on the bench, with the rookie expected to start eventually, as noted by Silverandblackpride.
The Raiders' offense gained stability with Cousins operating behind an upgraded interior offensive line, according to Fox News.
What this adds
The sources have not established the exact details of the trick play involving Jeanty and Cousins, but it contributed to the Raiders' success.
The performance of rookie Fernando Mendoza remains to be seen, but the team's focus is currently on Cousins.
What's confirmed
- Kirk Cousins and the Las Vegas Raiders upset the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, 26-14, marking the first time the team has opened the season with a pair of wins since 2021, according to Bleacher Report.
- Cousins completed 19 of 29 passes for 253 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception in the game, while running four times for one yard, as reported by USA Today.
- The Raiders' victory was bolstered by a fourth-down conversion when Conor Heyward sneaked it in and a trick play where Ashton Jeanty threw to Kirk Cousins, who then found Dareke Young for a 27-yard gain, as noted by the Las Vegas Review-Journal.
- Cousins threw two of his touchdowns to Cody White, and the Raiders moved to 2-0 with the win over the favored Los Angeles Chargers, according to the Las Vegas Review-Journal.
- Cousins' performance against the Chargers could make him a useful fantasy option, especially once bye weeks start to kick in, USA Today reported.
- The Raiders' front office reshaped the quarterback room by signing Kirk Cousins to a multi-year deal and drafting Fernando Mendoza, as discussed on Fox News.
- Cousins' strong training camp and preseason performances made him the clear choice to start over Mendoza, as announced by new Las Vegas coach Klint Kubiak.
- Cousins will continue to lead the team as Mendoza remains on the bench, with the rookie expected to start eventually, as noted by Silverandblackpride.
- The Raiders' offense gained stability with Cousins operating behind an upgraded interior offensive line, according to Fox News.
What's still developing
- Kirk Cousins has big showing against Bolts 🏈 Draft.
- SOURCE: USA TODAY Why it Matters: Cousins had tremendous rapport with Tre Tucker, connecting five times for 119 yards and a touchdown, while hitting Cody White for a pair of scores.
- Robert Griffin III joins Jason McIntyre to discuss Kirk Cousins being named the Las Vegas Raiders’ starter over Fernando Mendoza, and whether or not Jaxson Dart will breakout with the New York Giants this season.
- That did spell the end of time for Garner Minshew on the roster, but with Cousins and Mendoza, I doubt they will miss him.
- The Mendoza era is coming, but first, it will be Cousins under center for the Silver and Black.
- Cousins had a rest day and Mendoza work with the first-team offense Wednesday.
- Cousins will be the lead practice quarterback next week as the team prepares, in earnes,t for Miami.
- But Kirk Cousins and the rest of the Raiders offense will be without standout tight end Brock Bowers for that game, and possibly longer.
- Kirk Cousins just looks more efficient and comfortable executing Klint Kubiak's offense, as one could argue he has all preseason.
- And he said that while his focus is more on getting healthy, his relationship with Tagovailoa has "been great", which is a great sign after the Kirk Cousins fiasco.
- But it also breeds respect, as unlike Penix and Kirk Cousins, the two signal-callers have quickly developed a strong rapport.
- The second week of the NFL season always delivers clarity.