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The Phinsider fantasy football takes on Kirk Cousins
Every source-backed article insight STACKED has extracted from The Phinsider about Kirk Cousins.
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NegativeProjectionSep 15, 2026
Cousins completed 21 of 30 passes for 3 TDs but only 160 yards, averaging 5.3 YPA. The source characterizes him as 'Captain Checkdown,' noting the Raiders' coaching staff wisely protected their QB by getting the ball out quickly and leaning on the run game. When Cousins did look downfield, it was usually bad, and he completed several passes to the Dolphins. The source concludes Cousins wasn't particularly good despite his stat line looking somewhat nice.NegativeProjectionSep 11, 2026
Kirk Cousins led the Raiders' offense in preseason and the offense functioned more smoothly with him than with first-overall pick Fernando Mendoza. The source notes Cousins will start Week 1 while Mendoza develops, with the rookie expected to debut around Week 8.PositiveRoleSep 2, 2026
Kirk Cousins named starting quarterback for Las Vegas Raiders in Week 1 of 2026 season after signing five-year contract in April; entering his 15th NFL season after being released by Atlanta Falcons following two years in a four-year deal signed in 2024; career 66.7% completion rate and 96.8 passer rating with 44,700 passing yards, 298 touchdowns, and 131 interceptions.