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Raiders name Cousins starting QB for Week 1
ESPN NFL · Ryan McFadden ·
Kirk Cousins will begin the season as the Raiders' starting quarterback over rookie Fernando Mendoza.
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Neutral fantasy impact — monitor, but no ADP shift expected yet.
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