

Raiders trade QB Kirk Cousins to Vikings; Fernando Mendoza to start
The Raiders are sending Kirk Cousins back to Minnesota for a 2027 third-round pick; Fernando Mendoza takes over in Las Vegas.
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The Raiders are sending Kirk Cousins back to Minnesota for a 2027 third-round pick; Fernando Mendoza takes over in Las Vegas.

The Raiders activated WR Jack Bech from injured reserve ahead of Sunday's game against the Jets.

Raiders coach Klint Kubiak said Kirk Cousins is the team's starting quarterback, adding that "there is no controversy," according to Sam Warren of The Athletic.
Our Take: The leash may not be long. The 3-4 Raiders have been blown out in two of their past three games, as noted in our Week 8 NFL Power Rankings.

Raiders TE Brock Bowers was warming up at practice Thursday after being limited Wednesday with hamstring and calf injuries, according to Sam Warren of The Athletic.

Raiders coach Klint Kubiak said he believes Tonka Hemingway will be back at practice this week from a concussion.