Kirk Cousins Leads Raiders to Early 7-0 Lead

The Raiders have appointed Kirk Cousins as their starting quarterback, raising questions about the duration of his role. In his first quarter, Cousins executed a flawless opening drive.

During this drive, he completed all nine of his passes for a total of 64 yards, culminating in a 15-yard touchdown pass to Jack Bech. The drive spanned 16 plays and covered 93 yards, featuring a crucial fourth-down conversion where fullback Connor Heyward gained 1 yard to reach the Miami 33, despite an initial ruling against him that was overturned by replay.

As the first quarter concluded, the Raiders maintained a 7-0 advantage over their opponents.