Raiders QB decision: Kubiak won’t name Week 1 starter

By The BriefBrief

Raiders offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak said it is Kirk Cousins’ job to lose for the Week 1 quarterback role, but he still would not officially name a QB1. The comments leave the Week 1 starter unannounced despite “all signs” pointing to Cousins.

WHO: Klint Kubiak

WHAT: Kubiak declined to officially name the Raiders’ Week 1 starting quarterback while indicating Kirk Cousins is the leading option.

WHEN: Reported Aug 28, 2026 at 1:57 PM ET

WHERE: USA

WHY: Cause not yet established.

How this story developed (showing 2 of 2 earlier reports)

Klint Kubiak says Fernando Mendoza needs 3 more preseason games · Aug 28, 2026 at 11:00 PM ET
Raiders coach declines to name starting QB · Aug 28, 2026 at 9:06 AM ET

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