Raiders QB Still Undecided for Week 1 vs. Dolphins

Raiders' QB job is still up for grabs

With the opener against the Dolphins now 17 days out, Klint Kubiak has yet to name a starting quarterback for the Raiders. That's a notable piece of uncertainty this close to Week 1, and it's exactly the kind of unsettled situation survivor players should file away before locking in a pick.

What it means for your survivor pick

Quarterback uncertainty is a red flag for any team you're considering — and it's a reason to think twice about leaning on the Raiders as a Week 1 survivor pick against Miami. An offense that doesn't know its own starter days before kickoff isn't the profile of a clean, confident survival play. Until Kubiak settles the job and we know who's under center, treat Las Vegas as a wait-and-see rather than a set-it-and-forget-it option. If you'd rather not gamble on an undecided depth chart, there are usually safer names on the Week 1 board — and it's worth revisiting once the Raiders name their guy.

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