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Raiders Stick With Cousins Amid Losing Streak
27 Oct
Summary
- Las Vegas Raiders chose veteran Kirk Cousins over rookie Fernando Mendoza.
- The team is currently on a four-game losing streak.
- A year ago, the Jets lost the top draft pick to the Raiders on a tiebreaker.
The Las Vegas Raiders have decided against starting rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza in their upcoming Week 8 game against the New York Jets. Veteran Kirk Cousins will continue to lead the offense.
This decision comes as the Raiders grapple with a significant losing streak, having lost four consecutive games following an initial 3-0 start. While losing streaks often prompt teams to give rookie high picks a chance, the Raiders are maintaining their current quarterback lineup.
The impact of this decision on the Jets is unclear. While Mendoza might be more prone to errors in his first start, he also possesses a higher potential ceiling that could energize the Raiders' offense.
Fans of the New York Jets may recall Mendoza from the previous year when their team struggled and narrowly missed out on securing a top draft pick, ultimately losing it to the Raiders on a tiebreaker.
