The Raiders are currently navigating a difficult stretch, having dropped four consecutive games to fall to a 3-4 record. Following a 35-21 defeat to the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Kubiak had initially suggested that all positions, including quarterback, were subject to evaluation. However, the coach was quick to dismiss any notion of a quarterback controversy, emphasizing that the team remains committed to the veteran signal-caller.
Cousins Retains Confidence Amidst Raiders' Losing Streak
Despite the team's recent slide, Cousins has statistically remained a bright spot for the Las Vegas offense. He currently leads the NFL with 16 touchdown passes and ranks third in the league with 1,877 passing yards. During the loss to the Rams, Cousins rebounded from a difficult start to finish with 295 passing yards and two touchdowns, recording a 59.1% completion rate and a 94.4 passer rating. He faced significant pressure throughout the contest, enduring 19 pressures and two sacks while being blitzed on nearly 30% of his dropbacks.
Kubiak noted that the focus remains on supporting Cousins to ensure the team can return to winning ways. While the coach acknowledged that rookie
Addressing the media on Monday, Kubiak reiterated that the team is still in contention and that the current priority is to maintain stability at the helm of the offense. While he confirmed that Mendoza will see the field at some point in the future, he stressed that the transition will not occur this week, leaving the responsibility firmly with Cousins as the Raiders prepare for their upcoming trip to New York.
