Yahoo Sports NFL on Kirk Cousins

Cousins faced excessive pressure in Week 2; Saints' elite pass rush poses repeat risk.

Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins was hit way too much in Week 2 against the Los Angeles Chargers for head coach Klint Kubiak's liking; there's a high likelihood the Saints matchup can be a repeat, as Brandon Staley's Saints defense is attacking and can be quite the predicament for a pure pocket passer like Cousins if the Raiders offensive line isn't on point; keeping Cousins upright against Saints edge rushers Chase Young (team leading 1.5 sacks alongside three quarterback hits) and Carl Granderson (one sack), and linebacker Pete Werner (team leading 18 tackles with 1 sack) is a sound challenge for Kubiak and offensive line coach Rick Dennison.

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