Kirk Cousins will start the season opener for the Raiders, while No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza begins on the bench. In the preseason opener, Cousins was efficient, completing 5 of 6 passes for 50 yards and a touchdown, including a 13-yard pass to Michael Mayer. Mendoza entered the game later, completing a 9-yard pass to Jack Bech before the drive stalled. Meanwhile, Cardinals starter Jacoby Brissett went 5-for-5 for 44 yards and a touchdown on his single possession.
