Kirk Cousins' run as Raiders starter should be over after disastrous performance vs. 49ers

After a surprising 3-0 start to the season, it seemed that the Las Vegas Raiders may be able to be a sneaky contender for an AFC playoff spot.

Six weeks later, though, Las Vegas finds itself losers in five of its last six games and outside the AFC playoff picture. With the recent stretch of poor play, it may be time for a change to the offense, and it's very clear what that change would be and likely should be.

It is time to turn to No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza

Veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins has started the first nine games of the season for the Raiders. Cousins has played solid football for most of the season, but his performance in Sunday's 38-17 loss to the San Francisco 49ers should be his last start of the season.

Cousins completed 22-of-32 passes for 216 yards with one touchdown and a season-high three interceptions. He was picked off three times by a 49ers defense that entered play Sunday with just three interceptions all season.

It was the worst performance Cousins has put on display this season, and with No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza waiting in the wings, it is time for a move to be made.