Raiders officially name Kirk Cousins Week 1 starting quarterback

Miami is the opening-week opponent.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 31 min read

JUST IN: #Raiders officially name Kirk Cousins starting quarterback for Week 1 vs. the #Dolphins. https://t.co/QtxrjxJCt Via @JosinaAnderson on X

What happened: Las Vegas officially named Kirk Cousins its starting quarterback for Week 1 against the Miami Dolphins.

Why it matters: The decision sets the Raiders' quarterback plan for the opener, with Cousins already established as the club's opening-day quarterback.

What to watch: Cousins is set to open the season against Miami.

Sources

CONVERSATION

Loading comments…

NFLBreakingLas Vegas RaidersMiami DolphinsKirk Cousins

Follow NFL Intelligence

Real-time signals and analysis

WR Pro

The day's sports, briefed to your inbox at 7am ET. Every claim sourced.