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Raiders weigh quarterback change after fourth straight loss
The Las Vegas Raiders lost 35-21 to the Rams, their fourth defeat in a row.
After the game, coach Klint Kubiak said the team is considering every option to address its problems, including a possible quarterback change.
The question is whether rookie Fernando Mendoza could replace Kirk Cousins, the veteran currently leading the offense.
Mendoza was the first overall pick and the reigning Heisman Trophy winner, but has appeared briefly in only one game this season.
Cousins leads the NFL with 16 passing touchdowns, while the Raiders have also struggled to run the ball and have allowed at least 30 points in each of their four losses.
The Raiders play the Jets next, followed by games against the 49ers, Seahawks and Broncos.
Kubiak said the team will review the game film and discuss personnel and strategy before deciding how to respond.
Kirk Cousins said the Raiders should use Fernando Mendoza if the rookie gives the team a better chance to win.
The comments came after Las Vegas lost 35-21 to the Rams for its fourth straight defeat.
Head coach Klint Kubiak said the team was considering all options to address its problems, including personnel and scheme.
Mendoza, the first overall draft pick, had made one brief appearance in the season.
Cousins led the NFL with 16 passing touchdowns, according to the Daily Mail.
- Who
- Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins and rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza.
- What
- Cousins said he would step aside if Mendoza gave the team a better chance to win.
- When
- After the Raiders’ 35-21 loss to the Rams on Sunday.
- Where
- Las Vegas; the sources do not state where Cousins made his remarks.
- Why
- The Raiders had lost four straight games and were considering ways to improve.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The Raiders lost 35-21 to the Rams, their fourth consecutive defeat.
Kubiak said the team was considering everything to fix its problems.
- Raiders’ losing streak
- Four consecutive defeats
- Rams game score
- Raiders 21, Rams 35
- Fernando Mendoza
- First overall draft pick
- Cousins passing touchdowns
- 16, leading the NFL
- Mendoza’s season appearance
- Six completions on eight attempts for 48 yards in a Week 5 loss to the Patriots
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