Kirk Cousins Favored to Start Over Rookie Fernando Mendoza

Kirk Cousins is currently the frontrunner to secure the starting quarterback job for the Las Vegas Raiders heading into Week 1. Despite the team selecting Fernando Mendoza with the No. 1 overall pick, Cousins is being utilized as the primary competition to ensure the offense remains stable. The coaching staff is evaluating both players throughout the offseason, but Cousins' experience currently gives him the edge in the ongoing quarterback competition.