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The Mina Kimes Show featuring Lenny fantasy football takes on Kirk Cousins
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All The Mina Kimes Show featuring Lenny insights about Kirk Cousins
PositiveProjectionSep 22, 2026
Kirk Cousins played really, really well in Week 2 against the Chargers despite early-season skepticism; Mina Kimes credits him with smart play-calling execution alongside Clint Kubiak's offensive scheme.PositiveMatchupSep 22, 2026
Kirk Cousins exploited the Chargers' zone coverage vulnerabilities in week 2; Mina Kimes notes that Cousins has a history of throwing into open windows against zone coverage (citing his Tampa Bay experience), and the Chargers' previously strong zone windows are 'just open for business right now,' allowing him to attack the defense effectively.NegativeRoleSep 3, 2026
Kirk Cousins has been officially named the Week 1 starter for the Raiders, though there is skepticism regarding his performance given the team's defensive outlook.NegativeProjectionSep 1, 2026
Mina Kimes notes that Cousins has a clear ceiling and is not the same player he once was, citing his low air yards per attempt as a concern for the offense's efficiency.NegativeBustSep 1, 2026
Kirk Cousins is viewed as a diminished version of his former self. In limited preseason action, he averaged a league-low 2.8 air yards per attempt and showed signs of reduced arm strength, passing up downfield throws. There is a strong expectation that he will have a low ceiling, leading to potential calls for his replacement early in the season.