Overview
- Las Vegas opened the season 2-0 after wins over Miami and the Los Angeles Chargers, marking the franchise’s first 2-0 start since 2021.
- Veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins has driven the hot start with roughly 413 passing yards, six touchdowns and about a 68% completion rate through two games.
- Raiders coaches have continued a deliberate plan to sit No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza so he can learn from the bench rather than be rushed into starts.
- Complementary defense and unexpected offensive contributors such as Tre Tucker, Cody White and Hezekiah Masses created turnovers and big plays that helped convert Cousins’ production into wins.
- High‑profile endorsements from Russell Wilson and public support from co-owner Tom Brady have raised national attention, but a difficult upcoming stretch that includes New Orleans and Kansas City will test whether the early form is sustainable.