Kirk Cousins was “about halfway into my eggs” Tuesday morning in Las Vegas when Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak called. A day later, back at the Minnesota Vikings’ facility in Eagan, Cousins explained what happened next: the Raiders left the decision to him.
The Raiders chose to look to the future when they shipped Kirk Cousins to Minnesota and anointed Fernando Mendoza the starting quarterback. However, general
A massive day awaits the Las Vegas Raiders and Fernando Mendoza on Sunday as the rookie quarterback prepares for his debut start in the NFL. Kirk Cousins’ departure to join the Minnesota Vikings has fast-tracked Mendoza’s timeline to becoming the starter in Vegas.
With eight games left in the season, the Raiders still have a chance to make the playoffs. But the schedule presents some tough matchups that could keep Las Vegas out of the postseason. Fernando Mendoza is taking over at quarterback just in time to face teams with Super Bowl aspirations.
Unfortunately, last weekend’s game involving the Las Vegas Raiders and San Francisco 49ers was overshadowed by a horrifying brawl outside of Levi’s Stadium.
Quarterback is the most important position for an NFL team. That wasn’t always the case, but it has been the case for, you know, 50 years at this point essentially.
The Las Vegas Raiders beat themselves in San Francisco, then traded Kirk Cousins. Now Fernando Mendoza faces Seattle and Denver. Here’s what’s next. The Raiders did not lose to the San Francisco 49ers because the other team was better in every phase.
HENDERSON, Nev. — The future of the Las Vegas Raiders officially begins Sunday, and rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza understands the magnitude of the moment.
Fernando Mendoza is preparing for his starting NFL debut this weekend following Kirk Cousins’ departure at the trade deadline from the Las Vegas Raiders.
In acquiring a future draft asset for Kirk Cousins ahead of the NFL trade deadline, the Raiders announced to the football world that they were confident Mendoza was ready to take over as the team's starting quarterback.
HENDERSON, Nev.—The Las Vegas Raiders (4-5) are set to host the defending Super Bowl champions, the Seattle Seahawks (5-4), at Allegiant Stadium. It is truly a baptism by fire for the 2026 No.
Former NFL star Rob Gronkowski has had high praise for Las Vegas Raiders ace Brock Bowers this week. The Raiders selected Bowers in the first round with the 13th overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft.
There is rarely a “win-win” trade in the NFL, but Rob Gronkowski thinks that the Las Vegas Raiders just made one of the best moves in NFL history. The NFL landscape changed recently when Kirk Cousins was traded by the Las Vegas Raiders to the Minnesota Vikings.
The Fernando Mendoza era has arrived. Las Vegas traded starting quarterback Kirk Cousins to Minnesota this week, clearing the way for Mendoza -- the Heisman Trophy winner and 2026 No.
Kirk Cousins made the decision to return to the Minnesota Vikings after consulting his family, agent and former head coach Kevin O’Connell before the Las Vegas Raiders finalised his trade.
After beating the Jets in Week 8, the Raiders still had an eye toward the playoffs. But after getting buried by the 49ers, Las Vegas is nearly out of the playoff race. Sitting at 4-5, the Raiders are only one game out of the playoffs.
After a 3-0 start, the Raiders find themselves sitting at 4-5. The team’s defensive struggles have played a key role in the ongoing slide following its encouraging start.
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — What should have been an afternoon of football and rivalry between the San Francisco 49ers and Las Vegas Raiders turned into a disturbing scene of violence Sunday, as multiple fights broke out among fans at Levi’s Stadium.
Klint Kubiak is standing behind Rob Leonard despite the Las Vegas Raiders‘ defensive collapse. His latest comments raise serious questions about accountability and progress.
The Las Vegas Raiders know what’s going wrong, but their postgame comments offer few solutions. Sunday’s blowout exposed a troubling lack of answers in Las Vegas.