What happened: The three giveaways on Sunday contributed to a 21-point road defeat against the top-seeded 49ers. Outside speculation mounted following the result, with vocal fan reactions urging a deal to send the quarterback back to the Minnesota Vikings.
Why it matters: Despite outside pressure, the Raiders have chosen to stand pat on Cousins ahead of the Tuesday deadline. At 4-5 through nine games, Las Vegas sits in the ninth seed and remains in contention for an AFC wild-card spot. Retaining Cousins preserves stability under center for a team sitting one game under .500.
By the numbers: In 2026 through 9 games, Cousins has completed 202 of 315 passes for 2,340 yards, 20 touchdowns, and 8 interceptions. The Raiders sit at 4-5 (seed 9) through 9 games, while the 49ers stand at 7-1 (seed 1) through 8 games.
What to watch: Las Vegas moves past the Tuesday trade deadline looking to snap its one-game slide and improve its standing in the AFC playoff race.