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Raiders weigh QB change to Fernando Mendoza after fourth straight loss
The Las Vegas Raiders are considering a quarterback change from Kirk Cousins to Fernando Mendoza after a fourth consecutive loss, coach Klint Kubiak said.[1, 3, 5] Kubiak said the team is thinking about everything, including turning to Mendoza, after a Week 7 loss.[3, 5] The Raiders fell to 3-4 after a 35-21 loss to the Rams on Sunday, according to the New York Post.[4]
Cousins and Kubiak addressed the Mendoza question after the game, Newsweek reported.[1] The Athletic reported that the No. 1 overall pick is looming as a possible answer to how Las Vegas returns to its winning ways.[7]
Why it matters The Raiders have dropped four consecutive games and fallen to 3-4, putting their season direction in question.[4, 5]
Covered by Newsweek, New York Post, ESPN and 2 more
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- Center: Newsweek (−0.30), UPI (+0.17).
- Leans right: New York Post (+0.64).
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- Center Raiders QB Kirk Cousins Gives Honest Answer on Fernando Mendoza Taking His Job
- Right-leaning Raiders’ season is slipping away — it’s time to see what Fernando Mendoza can do