Las Vegas Raiders coach Klint Kubiak is considering all options, including starting rookie Fernando Mendoza over veteran Kirk Cousins, amid a four-game losing streak. After a 35-21 loss to the Los Angeles Rams, Kubiak stated the team is evaluating everything to fix issues in the red zone, third quarter, and personnel. Cousins, who threw for 295 yards and two touchdowns, remains supportive, saying he wants the best chance to win and would have stepped aside earlier if it were clear Mendoza was the better option.
The Raiders' defense has struggled, allowing an average of 35.8 points per game since Week 4, while the rushing attack has been nonexistent. Mendoza, the No. 1 pick, made his NFL debut in Week 5, completing 6 of 8 passes for 48 yards. The Raiders are the third team in the past decade to start 3-0 or better and then lose four straight.
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