QB · Las Vegas Raiders · #8
13.7 pts
19/28, 243 pass yds, 1 TD
PPR scoring.
Week
Week 5
Matchup
New England Patriots
DFS salary
$5,400
Projection
15.5
2026 season (6 games): 1449 pass yds · -2 rush yds
| 2026 · LV | 6 | 130 | 204 |
| 2025 · LV | 9 | 148 | 237 |
| 2025 · ATL | 9 | 148 | 237 |
Fantasy analysts flagged Aaron Rodgers, Jacoby Brissett and Kirk Cousins as strong Week 6 streaming options after a strong quarterback scoring week. Drake Maye also drew attention, having topped 30 fantasy points in Week 5, reinforcing his value as a reliable starter heading into the upcoming slate.
Source:RotoBallerOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
Rookie Fernando Mendoza saw his first NFL snaps in mop-up duty during a loss to the Patriots, giving fans an early look at the draft pick. Despite the appearance, Kirk Cousins remains the Raiders' starting quarterback for now, with no indication of an imminent change at the position.
Source:Yahoo SportsOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
Kirk Cousins addressed Fernando Mendoza after being benched by the Raiders following their loss to the Patriots. His comments came as speculation grows about the team's quarterback future, with Mendoza mentioned as a potential option. No further details on the exchange were confirmed.
Source:HeavyOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
Fantasy analysts grouped Drake Maye, Aaron Rodgers, C.J. Stroud, Bo Nix, Kirk Cousins, Jalen Hurts, Kyler Murray, Tyler Shough, Jacoby Brissett and Sam Darnold together in Week 5 start/sit rankings. The roundup offers lineup guidance for managers weighing these quarterbacks' matchups, though no specific performance details or injury updates were included for any of them.
Source:RotoBallerOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
Kirk Cousins has made an impressive first impression since taking over as the Raiders' starting quarterback, his fourth NFL stop. Early returns suggest he's settled in quickly with the new offense, giving Las Vegas a boost at the position as the season progresses.
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RotoBaller's Week 6 QB streamer guide highlights Aaron Rodgers, Jacoby Brissett and Kirk Cousins as top fantasy pickups after quarterback scoring rebounded in Week 5, with Drake Maye and Jayden Daniels each topping 30 points.
Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins went 19-of-28 for 243 yards with one touchdown and no interceptions in a Week 5 struggle against the Patriots.
Raiders rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza got his first NFL action in garbage time of a loss to the Patriots, but Kirk Cousins remains the starter for now.
Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins commented on Fernando Mendoza following his benching after the team's game against the Patriots.
RotoBaller breaks down Week 5 fantasy lineup decisions for quarterbacks including Jacoby Brissett, Kirk Cousins, Aaron Rodgers, Bo Nix, C.J. Stroud, Kyler Murray, Drake Maye, Sam Darnold, Tyler Shough and Jalen Hurts.
Kirk Cousins, now playing for his fourth NFL team, has gotten off to an unusually strong start since joining the Raiders.
Kirk Cousins, now playing for his fourth NFL team, has made a strong early impression with the Raiders since taking over as starting quarterback.
RotoBaller breaks down Week 5 fantasy football start/sit decisions involving quarterbacks including Kirk Cousins, Bo Nix, Kyler Murray, Jayden Daniels, Brock Purdy and Joe Burrow.
The Patriots are bracing for a mental battle against Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins, who has built a 15-year career on more than athletic ability across stops in Washington and Minnesota.
An anonymous NFL general manager offered a bold take on whether Kirk Cousins and the Raiders are legitimate after their strong start.