Kirk Cousins putting up big touchdown numbers

By admin — In News — September 24, 2026

   ​. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) | Getty Images Three has been a charm for new Las Vegas Raiders starting quarterback Kirk Cousins early in his tenure with the team.The veteran has thrown three touchdown passes in both of the team’s first two games, both victories.According to the Raiders’ Public relations staff, Cousins became the ninth quarterback since 1950 to throw three touchdown passes in the first two games with his new team. He has thrown, at least, three touchdown passes in 44 games since becoming a full-time starter in 2015. It’s the fourth most total in that time span.Cousins is the first Raiders’ quarterback since Pro Football Hall of Famer Ken Stabler to throw, at least, three touchdown passes in the first two games of a season. Stabler did it in 1976, the season the Raiders went onto win their first Super Bowl.He is tied for the NFL lead after two games. Keep it up, KirkRaider Nation, take the conversation everywhere!The SB Nation app keeps you connected to fellow Raiders fans before, during and after every game.Join the live game-day chatEnjoy fewer adsMove seamlessly between communities and conversationsComment and post fasterDownload the SB Nation app on iOS or Android.In other Raiders’ news:Share your thoughts in Silver and Black Pride’s Feed in the comment section or by following this link to the Feed post.Big-time throws: The Athletic looks at some big plays by Cousins in Week 2.2-0 teams: SB Nation ranks the remaining undefeated team, yes, including the Raiders.Join the conversation!Sign up for a user account and get:Fewer adsCreate community postsComment on articles, community postsRec comments, community postsNew, improved notifications system!Download the SB Nation app on iOS or Android.  

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