Raiders evaluating starting Fernando Mendoza over Kirk Cousins
Klint Kubiak said the team is 'evaluating everything, including looking toward the future.'
ESPN's Adam Schefter reports via Ryan McFadden that head coach Klint Kubiak is evaluating a quarterback change, including starting rookie over .
The team considers the switch as they look toward the future following a 35-21 loss to the . Both and remain healthy.
If the change occurs, takes over the starting quarterback role for the ' next game. , the first overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, previously appeared in relief during a Week 6 loss to the .