Cousins joins elite NFL group with seven 95-plus passer rating seasons

Las Vegas Raiders officials anticipate that 38-year-old Kirk Cousins will begin the upcoming season as the starting quarterback while the franchise nurtures rookie Fernando Mendoza, the top pick in this year's draft. An X post from Kalshi Football compiled a ranking of NFL quarterbacks with the most seasons achieving a passer rating of 95 or higher, showing Cousins tied for seventh place with seven such seasons since his 2012 debut.

His last season exceeding a 95 rating was in 2023 while playing for Minnesota. During the 2019-2021 span, when Klint Kubiak served as either his quarterbacks coach or offensive coordinator, Cousins recorded a minimum 103.1 rating each year. Although the Raiders' fan base can expect veteran steadiness, the past performance does not guarantee a repeat this year. The list also includes several all-time greats, underscoring Cousins' entry into an exclusive statistical club.