Report: Raiders to name Kirk Cousins Week 1 starter

Aug 29, 2026

The Raiders will name Kirk Cousins as their Week 1 starting quarterback against the Dolphins.

Fantasy Impact:

All signs pointed toward this decision. While head coach Klint Kubiak was mum at times in recent weeks about the competition, his comments after the Raiders’ final preseason game saying Fernando Mendoza needed “three more preseason games” all but confirmed Cousins would start the season at quarterback. Still, it’s very likely Mendoza will see the field at some point this season and could eventually be an option on the waiver wire during the season.

today

Packers’ LaFleur “fully anticipates” Josh Jacobs being on roster

Rob Demovsky

4 hours ago

Packers head coach told reporters Friday he “fully anticipates” running back Josh Jacobs to be on the roster.

Fantasy Impact:

This comes after Jacobs was formally charged with two misdemeanors, battery and criminal damage, related to an alleged incident on May 23. Jacobs was arrested on May 26 and has a court appearance set for November 17. There is still a chance the NFL suspends Jacobs for the start of the season, even as the legal process plays itself out, as they do not have to wait for the process to finish to suspend him, if they choose to do so. The Packers open their season in 15 days against the Minnesota Vikings. Marshawn Lloyd is already a popular handcuff pick in drafts and would immediately shoot up the rankings if Jacobs were to miss time.

yesterday

Buccaneers WR Emeka Egbuka unlikely to return before Week 1

Greg Auman

yesterday · 4:15 PM EDT

Emeka Egbuka traveled to Jacksonville with the team this week but is resting his toe injury. I’d be surprised if we see him next week. Focus is on having him back for Week 1 vs. Bengals.

Related Players: Chris Godwin, Jalen McMillan, Tez Johnson, Ted Hurst

Fantasy Impact:

Tampa Bay appears to be deliberately preserving Egbuka for Week 1, but his prolonged absence adds some draft-day uncertainty. The previous favorable diagnosis prevents an aggressive downgrade, though his participation in team drills will be important next week. Godwin would receive the clearest target boost if Egbuka is unavailable or limited, while Johnson, Hurst, and the Buccaneers’ other depth receivers could receive additional reps.

Raiders monitoring RB Ashton Jeanty's Week 1 status, but still "counting on him"

Levi Edwards

yesterday · 1:17 PM EDT

Klint Kubiak said they’re still monitoring Ashton Jeanty’s status heading into Week 1, “but we’re counting on him.”

Related Players: Mike Washington Jr., Dylan Laube, Dare Ogunbowale

Fantasy Impact:

Kubiak stopped short of confirming that Jeanty will play, but his wording moves the situation in a slightly positive direction. Washington remains the clear contingency and should be rostered everywhere, while Jeanty is a far more risky bet at the 1/2 turn than even one week ago.