Kirk Cousins Leads Raiders Surge, Eyes Comeback Player Honors

WHO:

raiders.com - Kirk Cousins, head coach Klint Kubiak, Cody White, Fernando Mendoza

NY Post - Kirk Cousins, Las Vegas Raiders

WHAT:

raiders.com - Kirk Cousins has completed 19-of-29 passes for 253 yards and three touchdowns, with one interception, in Week 2.

NY Post - Through two games, Kirk Cousins has 413 total yards with six touchdowns and a 67.8 completion percentage.

raiders.com - Kirk Cousins has completed 66.3% of his passes for 4,221 yards, 33 touchdowns, and seven interceptions in 2021 while working with head coach Klint Kubiak.

NY Post - The Raiders are off to a 2-0 start for the first time since 2021.

raiders.com - Kirk Cousins completed 19-of-29 passes for 253 yards and three touchdowns, with one interception, in Week 2.

raiders.com - Cousins has helped the Raiders achieve a 2-0 start to the season.

NY Post - Kirk Cousins has 413 total yards with six touchdowns and a 67.8 completion percentage through two games.

WHERE:

raiders.com - SoFi Stadium, home of the Los Angeles Chargers

WHEN:

raiders.com - Cousins' performance is compared to past MVP seasons, but no specific future date is mentioned.

WHY:

raiders.com - Cousins is credited with raising the locker room standard through his work ethic, preparation, and superb communication skills.

raiders.com - Cousins is credited with transforming the culture of the Raiders under new head coach Klint Kubiak.

HOW:

raiders.com - Cousins connected with eight different receivers during the game, including two touchdowns to Cody White, who earned an elevation from the practice squad.

raiders.com - Cousins connected with eight different receivers during the game, including two touchdowns to Cody White.

raiders.com - Cousins' play involved exceptional timing and ball placement, with four completions of at least 20 yards, including two to Tre Tucker of 40 and 42 yards.

Kirk Cousins had an impressive performance in Week 2, completing 19 of 29 passes for 253 yards and three touchdowns, despite one interception. Over the first two games of the season, he has amassed a total of 413 yards, six touchdowns, and a completion percentage of 67.8. His ability to connect with eight different receivers during the game, including two touchdowns to Cody White, who was elevated from the practice squad, showcases his strong work ethic and communication skills that have raised the locker room standard.