What happened: Las Vegas Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak announced that quarterback Kirk Cousins will remain under center for the upcoming regular-season matchup against the New York Jets. Kubiak stated that while backup Fernando Mendoza is going to play at some point, the coaching staff is not making a change this week.

Why it matters: The decision settles the immediate quarterback question in Las Vegas after the Raiders weighed starting Mendoza over Cousins entering the week. Keeping Cousins in the starting lineup preserves offensive continuity while allowing the staff to control the timing of Mendoza's eventual move into the lineup.

What to watch: Cousins will prepare to lead the Las Vegas offense against New York this week, with his performance continuing to shape the timeline for when Kubiak turns to Mendoza.