Nate Burleson calls Raiders the most complete team of Kirk Cousins' career

Las Vegas brings a three-game winning streak into Sunday.

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"This team could be the best, most complete team that [Kirk Cousins] has ever quarterbacked." @nateburleson says Raider Via @NFLonCBS on X

What happened: CBS analyst Nate Burleson praised the Las Vegas Raiders' roster construction around quarterback Kirk Cousins, suggesting the current group could make a Super Bowl run. Burleson noted that the surrounding talent might represent the most complete team Cousins has played with during his NFL career.

Why it matters: The endorsement reflects growing confidence in Las Vegas following a strong opening stretch. The Raiders secured Cousins to stabilize their offense, and the team's early success has shifted external expectations toward postseason contention.

By the numbers: Las Vegas has won three consecutive games to reach 4-2 this season. The Raiders are averaging 22.7 points per game while allowing 19.8.

What to watch: Las Vegas hosts the Kansas City Chiefs as.

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@NFLonCBS 2026-10-04T16:13:21.236772+00:00

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