Kirk Cousins Throws Two Touchdowns in Raiders Loss
Kirk Cousins records 295 passing yards as the Raiders fall to the Rams in Week 7.
Updated on Oct. 26, 2026 in Football
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Kirk Cousins completed 26 of 44 pass attempts for 295 yards and two touchdowns during the Raiders Week 7 loss to the Rams. His performance included touchdown passes to Tre Tucker and Ashton Jeanty.
Why it matters
Cousins has demonstrated consistency throughout the 2026 season, marking the sixth time in seven games he has thrown multiple touchdown passes. His ability to sustain production remains a key factor for the offense heading into the next matchup.
Cousins finished with 26 completions on 44 attempts, while Tre Tucker led the team with 108 receiving yards. This marks the sixth time in seven 2026 games that Cousins has recorded at least two touchdown passes.
The players
Kirk Cousins
He is the starting quarterback for the Las Vegas Raiders.
Tre Tucker
He is a wide receiver for the Las Vegas Raiders.
Ashton Jeanty
He is a player for the Las Vegas Raiders who recorded a touchdown reception.
The details
While Cousins struggled early, he generated the bulk of his production during the second half of the game. Tre Tucker paced the receiving corps with his 108-yard performance, which included one of the two touchdown receptions.
Timeline
The Raiders faced the Rams during Week 7 of the 2026 season.
Cousins has recorded multiple touchdowns in six games during the 2026 season.
The team prepares for a potential game against the Jets in Week 8.
Season Trajectory
The Raiders' loss impacts their standing in the competitive AFC landscape as the team evaluates its offensive consistency. This performance adds pressure to the roster rotation decisions ahead of the Week 8 matchup against the Jets.
Fantasy managers should note that Cousins' consistent multi-touchdown production makes him a viable streaming candidate for upcoming rosters. The high receiving yardage total for Tre Tucker suggests an evolving target share that could affect future lineup projections.
The takeaway
Quarterback consistency remains vital for the Raiders as they look to correct recent trends following this loss. Maintaining production levels in the second half will be essential for the offense to remain competitive in upcoming divisional play.
What happens next
The team is scheduled to play the New York Jets in Week 8, where Cousins could be a streaming option if he remains the starter.
Further reading
For more analysis on team performance, visit the Football section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by NBC Sports.
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