Cousins Throws Four TDs in Raiders Win
Kirk Cousins threw four touchdown passes as the Raiders beat their opponent 38-33 to snap a four-game losing streak.
Updated on Nov. 1, 2026 in Football
Kirk Cousins threw four touchdown passes as the Raiders defeated their opponent 38-33 on Sunday, November 1, 2026. The victory snapped the Raiders' four-game losing streak, and Cousins completed 19 of 26 passes for 247 yards while being sacked once.
Why it matters
The win ends a four-game skid for the Raiders and gives the team a much-needed boost in the standings. Cousins' performance and his viral celebration have drawn attention across the national football audience.
Cousins completed 19 of 26 passes for 247 yards and four touchdowns, while being sacked once in the 38-33 Raiders win. The extraction does not indicate how this performance compares to his season averages or the Raiders' prior results.
The players
Kirk Cousins
Kirk Cousins is a veteran NFL quarterback whose four-touchdown performance led the Raiders to a 38-33 win and whose celebration dance drew widespread attention.
Las Vegas Raiders
The Las Vegas Raiders are a professional football franchise in the National Football League that won this game 38-33 to snap a four-game losing streak.
The details
Cousins threw his second touchdown late in the third quarter and then performed an unusual dance near the 10-yard line, slouched over with one arm flexed near his helmet and the other pointed at a 45-degree angle. ESPN posted a video of the celebration, and Barstool Sports shared it on X, where the post drew more than 124,000 views.
Timeline
Sunday, November 1, 2026: Raiders defeat their opponent 38-33 with Cousins throwing four touchdowns.
Late in the third quarter: Cousins throws his second touchdown and performs the celebration dance.
Season Trajectory
The win gives the Raiders a turnaround after a four-game slide, and Cousins' four-touchdown outing could shift how the team's season is viewed in the division. Sports coverage of single-game viral moments often spreads through the same ESPN and Barstool sharing pattern that carries NFL highlights to national fans.
Fantasy managers who rostered Cousins now have a four-touchdown game in their records to weigh against his 247-yard passing output. The Raiders' return to the win column also affects how fans and bettors reassess the team's near-term outlook.
The takeaway
Single-game totals like four touchdowns and 247 yards show how quickly a quarterback's week can change a team's momentum. Following a team's stats across several weeks gives a clearer read than any one highlight.
Further reading
Explore more Football coverage for context on how NFL teams are performing this season.
