Raiders post hilarious video alongside 2026 schedule release
TL;DR
The Las Vegas Raiders have released their 2026 regular season schedule, featuring a humorous video parodying Step Brothers with quarterback Kirk Cousins. The video has quickly gained popularity, amassing nearly 800,000 views shortly after its release.
Key points
- Las Vegas Raiders released their 2026 regular season schedule
- Video features Kirk Cousins and Fernando Mendoza in a Step Brothers parody
- The video gained nearly 800,000 views shortly after release
- Raiders host Miami Dolphins in Week 1 of the 2026 season
- Rookie quarterback Mendoza expected to shine early in the season
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The Las Vegas Raiders have officially released their schedule for the 2026 regular season.
Las Vegas posted an official video alongside their schedule release as well, as Mendoza and veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins stole the show in what was a hilarious parody on the movie Step Brothers. Mendoza and Cousins become instant best friends in the video, as the duo hilariously declares they must call each other “Kirk-o Chains” and “The Nandalorian” in the opening clip.
This quickly became one of the most popular schedule release videos around the NFL, as Mendoza and Cousins’ parody has almost 800,000 views on X in just over an hour.
The Raiders will kickoff the year by hosting the Miami Dolphins, followed by a road contest with the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 2. Rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza could quickly begin to shine early on in the season, and the Raiders will enter the 2026 campaign with some major upgrades following a disappointing year in 2025.
May 2, 2026; Henderson, NV, USA; Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza (15) runs through a drill during a Rookie Minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-Imagn Images
Cousins will be the Raiders’ backup quarterback behind Mendoza to begin the season despite his 14 years of NFL experience, as the former Falcon will serve as the perfect mentor for the rookie moving forward.
This article originally appeared on Raiders Wire: Raiders post hilarious video alongside 2026 schedule release
Q&A
What is the Las Vegas Raiders' 2026 season schedule?
The Raiders will kick off their 2026 season by hosting the Miami Dolphins, followed by a road game against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 2.
Who starred in the Raiders' schedule release video?
The video features quarterback Kirk Cousins and rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza, who humorously parody the movie Step Brothers.
How popular is the Raiders' schedule release video?
The video has become one of the most popular schedule release videos in the NFL, reaching almost 800,000 views on X within just over an hour.
