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Klint Kubiak still doesn’t name a starting quarterback for Week 1

Raiders’ Week 1 quarterback remains undecided as rookie Fernando Mendoza’s preseason struggles intensify pressure on coach Klint Kubiak.

By · Published August 28, 2026 at 06:28 UTC · Updated August 28, 2026 at 08:24 UTC

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Where it stands

Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak has yet to announce the Week 1 starting quarterback, leaving the team’s offensive direction uncertain. The decision directly affects the Raiders’ chance to establish continuity at the position, with veteran Kirk Cousins seeing limited action and rookie Fernando Mendoza continuing to struggle in preseason play.

ESPN notes Kubiak’s silence while NBC Sports reports the starter remains unnamed; Yahoo Sports and CBS Sports both highlight Mendoza’s continued preseason difficulties, and NBC Sports adds that Cousins threw two series that resulted in two field goals. The 49ers' 18‑12 victory over the Raiders in a preseason finale underscores the immediate cost of the quarterback limbo.

Coverage offers no clear indication of which quarterback will take the helm, leaving the Raiders’ Week 1 identity unresolved.

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Why hasn't Klint Kubiak named a starting quarterback?

Coverage notes that Kubiak remains silent on the decision, with no starter identified for Week 1.

What is reported about Fernando Mendoza's preseason performance?

Yahoo Sports and CBS Sports describe Mendoza as continuing to struggle during preseason games.

What result did the Raiders achieve in their latest preseason game?

The Raiders lost 18‑12 to the 49ers, as reported by CBS Sports.

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Klint Kubiak Raiders Quarterback Fernando Mendoza Kirk Cousins Preseason

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