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Kirk Cousins (2 INTs) will need to be more careful with the football to keep Las Vegas in the win column and to quiet calls for rookie Fernando Mendoza.

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Rookie Mendoza emerging as backup option if Cousins' struggles continue.

Mendoza, a rookie quarterback, is being discussed as a potential alternative to Kirk Cousins if the veteran's performance continues to decline. Cousins' two interceptions and struggles on deep throws in Week 1 have already sparked conversations about benching the 38-year-old in favor of the rookie.