Kirk Cousins Remains in Tight Competition for Starting Job

Veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins is locked in a competitive battle with rookie Fernando Mendoza for the Raiders' starting role. Head coach Klint Kubiak confirmed Thursday that he is not yet prepared to name a Week 1 starter, noting the team requires another week of evaluation. While some reports suggest Cousins currently holds an edge in the competition, the final decision remains ongoing as the team heads into the final week of the preseason.