Raiders Coach Kubiak Keeps QB Starter Secret, Signals Kirk Cousins for Week 1

After Thursday’s preseason finale, Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak declined to name a regular‑season starting quarterback. The decision came as the team’s game plan and player usage during the final preseason game suggested that Kirk Cousins would likely start in Week 1. Kubiak’s silence leaves the roster open for discussion, but the pattern of play-calling and the distribution of snaps point to Cousins as the preferred choice. The Raiders are expected to announce their official starter in the coming days, ahead of the first regular‑season matchup. This move may shape the team’s offensive identity and influence early‑season performance.