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Kirk Cousins remains underappreciated despite scoring 28.2 fantasy points (QB2) in Week 8 and averaging 20.58 points per game with 20+ points in five of eight contests; despite Las Vegas likely turning to No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza this season, Superflex managers should ride Cousins until the wheels fall off.

Cousins led Las Vegas to a 38-33 win over New York despite the run game posting only 95 yards on 33 carries and the defense allowing 439 total yards; the source notes that with so little support from the run game and defense, Cousins' value to the Raiders is now undeniable. He repeatedly shredded New York over the middle after the team capitalized on receivers beating man coverage, a week after Klint Kubiak said there was 'no controversy' at quarterback.

Cousins threw for 247 yards on 19-for-26 passing with three touchdown passes and added a rushing touchdown in Las Vegas's 38-33 comeback win over New York. The Raiders scored 24 points in the second half to overcome a deficit, with Cousins breaking a four-game losing streak and improving the team to 4-4.

First-year Raiders quarterback called the MetLife Stadium takeover by Raiders fans a 'pleasant surprise'; noted he could hear Raiders fans cheering even while on his back after being hit, and used crowd reaction to discern whether the team had scored.

Cousins hit a season-high play-action rate of 40.6% in Week 8 against the Jets, averaging 1.06 EPA per attempt to the middle of the field. This was the third straight outing with personnel grouping requiring at least two TEs on the field, showing Cousins operating Klint Kubiak's scheme to near perfection after the two worked together in Minnesota.

Cousins' 28.18 fantasy points are a season high and his fifth game out of eight with 20-plus points. The source notes he and Bowers are showing excellent chemistry, and Cousins remains a superflex option for as long as he holds the job, though there is chatter about the Raiders' timetable to give 2026 No. 1 draft pick Fernando Mendoza starts.

Raiders QB mentioned in trade speculation despite Raiders being 4-4 and competitive; unlikely given Raiders' playoff positioning and Cousins' solid play. One comment: 'Kirk Cousin rumors are already flying.'

Cousins has been excellent across eight starts with the Raiders, leading them to a 4-4 record and posting 19 passing touchdowns, second-most league-wide to date this season. The source identifies Cousins as a legitimate stopgap option the Ravens could pursue to keep their playoff hopes alive, though the Raiders' playoff positioning and possession of the No. 1 overall pick (Fernando Mendoza) could complicate a trade.

Kirk Cousins delivered a strong performance against the Jets, going 19 of 26 with three touchdown passes—his fourth game this season with three TDs, tied for the league lead. The Raiders improved to 4-for-4 in the red zone after struggling at 3-for-10 in the previous two games, and went 7 of 11 on third down after going 3 for 14 the prior week. Cousins' performance quieted speculation about the Raiders potentially starting No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza soon.

Kirk Cousins quieted speculation about the Raiders potentially starting No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza by delivering a strong performance: 19 of 26 completions with three touchdown passes (his fourth game this season with three TDs, tied for the league lead). The Raiders improved to 4-for-4 in the red zone after going 3-for-10 in the past two games, and went 7 of 11 on third down after going 3 for 14 the previous week, demonstrating improved efficiency.

Cousins played very well in Week 8, throwing for three touchdowns and adding another on a quarterback sneak as the Raiders beat the Jets 38-33. He was smart in targeting Brock Bowers repeatedly. After a four-game losing streak by Las Vegas, Cousins' job security was in question, but this performance keeps him as the starter at least another week.

Cousins was named Game MVP, passing for 247 yards and three touchdowns while also rushing for a touchdown in the Raiders' 38-33 win. He led multiple scoring drives throughout the game and demonstrated efficient quarterback play against the Jets' struggling defense.

Cousins led the Raiders' high-scoring offense, throwing two touchdown passes to Brock Bowers and running in a touchdown himself late in the third quarter. He effectively moved the Raiders down the field multiple times against a Jets defense that provided minimal resistance.

Kirk Cousins threw three touchdown passes in a Raiders comeback victory, validating offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak's faith in the shootout approach and demonstrating strong performance in a high-volume passing game.

Cousins threw three touchdown passes and ran for another in the Raiders' 38-33 win over the Jets, posting 19-of-26 for 247 yards; he led the offense to six scores on nine full possessions and ended a four-game losing streak.

Kirk Cousins is QB11 in fantasy points per game and leads the NFL in passing touchdowns with 16. Among 34 qualifying passers, he ranks third in passing yards, 14th in yards per attempt, 22nd in highly accurate throw rate, 27th in catchable target rate, and 22nd in hero throw rate. The source expects another QB1 outing this week. Against the Jets' last five games, they have allowed the 13th-most yards per attempt, eighth-highest passing touchdown rate, fifth-highest passing success rate, and seventh-most EPA per dropback.

Cousins has played above expectations this season despite the Raiders' 3-7 record; the source notes he is far from the team's biggest issue. However, his age (38) shows under pressure—his lack of arm strength and mobility are highlighted when facing free rushers—but he can beat opponents down the field with a clean pocket.

Kirk Cousins leads the NFL with 16 touchdown passes through Week 7 of the 2026 season, demonstrating strong production despite the Raiders' 3-4 record and four-game losing streak. Raiders coach Klint Kubiak reaffirmed Cousins as the starter over rookie first-overall pick Fernando Mendoza, citing the production being there but emphasizing the need for team-wide execution to win games.

Cousins led a game-winning drive in a high-pressure divisional matchup against Tampa Bay, culminating in a field goal as time expired; the victory proved decisive in playoff seeding, putting Carolina in the driver's seat of the NFC South.

The 38-year-old quarterback is off to a productive start with the Raiders, leading the league with 16 touchdown passes and helping the team achieve the number four passing game in the NFL.

Adam Schefter is in the minority but would rather see the Raiders hold onto Cousins even if Fernando Mendoza is playing. While Adam Schefter loves the idea of getting more draft picks as a draft enthusiast, trading Cousins would reduce the rationale for having him mentor Mendoza. Adam Schefter believes it's valuable for the rookie to have a peer as a sounding board when things go wrong during his first handful of starts, especially since Cousins has seen it all in the NFL and the two have been forming a big brother-little brother relationship over the last six months.

Adam Schefter is in the minority but would rather see the Raiders hold onto Cousins even if Fernando Mendoza is playing. While Adam Schefter loves the idea of getting more picks as a draft freak, holding Cousins preserves the rationale for having him be Mendoza's mentor. Adam Schefter believes it is valuable for the rookie to have a peer as a sounding board when things go wrong during his first handful of starts, especially since Cousins has seen it all in the NFL. The two have been forming a big brother-little brother type of relationship over the last six months.

Cousins is QB11 in fantasy points per game and leads the NFL in passing touchdowns with 16. Among 34 qualifying passers, he ranks 3rd in passing yards, 14th in yards per attempt, 22nd in highly accurate throw rate, 27th in catchable target rate, and 22nd in hero throw rate. Against the Jets, who have allowed the 13th-most yards per attempt, 8th-highest passing touchdown rate, 5th-highest passing success rate, and 7th-most EPA per dropback over their last five games, Cousins should have another QB1 outing.

The source projects Kirk Cousins to have 280+ passing yards and 2+ touchdowns, predicting the Jets defense will fail to generate much pressure on the Raiders quarterback.