A massive day awaits the Las Vegas Raiders and Fernando Mendoza on Sunday as the rookie quarterback prepares for his debut start in the NFL. Kirk Cousins’ departure to join the Minnesota Vikings has fast-tracked Mendoza’s timeline to becoming the starter in Vegas.
The rivalry between the San Francisco 49ers and Las Vegas Raiders got a bit ugly last weekend after a brutal fight broke out outside Levi’s Stadium. The brawl happened in the parking lot right after the game and soon went viral once a video showed two men lying unconscious on the ground.
With eight games left in the season, the Raiders still have a chance to make the playoffs. But the schedule presents some tough matchups that could keep Las Vegas out of the postseason. Fernando Mendoza is taking over at quarterback just in time to face teams with Super Bowl aspirations.
Unfortunately, last weekend’s game involving the Las Vegas Raiders and San Francisco 49ers was overshadowed by a horrifying brawl outside of Levi’s Stadium.
The Las Vegas Raiders beat themselves in San Francisco, then traded Kirk Cousins. Now Fernando Mendoza faces Seattle and Denver. Here’s what’s next. The Raiders did not lose to the San Francisco 49ers because the other team was better in every phase.
Quarterback is the most important position for an NFL team. That wasn’t always the case, but it has been the case for, you know, 50 years at this point essentially.
HENDERSON, Nev. — The future of the Las Vegas Raiders officially begins Sunday, and rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza understands the magnitude of the moment.
Fernando Mendoza is preparing for his starting NFL debut this weekend following Kirk Cousins’ departure at the trade deadline from the Las Vegas Raiders.
In acquiring a future draft asset for Kirk Cousins ahead of the NFL trade deadline, the Raiders announced to the football world that they were confident Mendoza was ready to take over as the team's starting quarterback.
HENDERSON, Nev.—The Las Vegas Raiders (4-5) are set to host the defending Super Bowl champions, the Seattle Seahawks (5-4), at Allegiant Stadium. It is truly a baptism by fire for the 2026 No.
Following his departure for the Minnesota Vikings, Kirk Cousins received a very wholesome message from Fernando Mendoza. The Las Vegas Raiders have gone all in on their No.
Former NFL star Rob Gronkowski has had high praise for Las Vegas Raiders ace Brock Bowers this week. The Raiders selected Bowers in the first round with the 13th overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft.
There is rarely a “win-win” trade in the NFL, but Rob Gronkowski thinks that the Las Vegas Raiders just made one of the best moves in NFL history. The NFL landscape changed recently when Kirk Cousins was traded by the Las Vegas Raiders to the Minnesota Vikings.
The Fernando Mendoza era has arrived. Las Vegas traded starting quarterback Kirk Cousins to Minnesota this week, clearing the way for Mendoza -- the Heisman Trophy winner and 2026 No.
Kirk Cousins made the decision to return to the Minnesota Vikings after consulting his family, agent and former head coach Kevin O’Connell before the Las Vegas Raiders finalised his trade.
Fernando Mendoza offered a heartfelt farewell to Kirk Cousins one day after the veteran quarterback was traded from the Las Vegas Raiders back to the Minnesota Vikings.
After beating the Jets in Week 8, the Raiders still had an eye toward the playoffs. But after getting buried by the 49ers, Las Vegas is nearly out of the playoff race. Sitting at 4-5, the Raiders are only one game out of the playoffs.
After a 3-0 start, the Raiders find themselves sitting at 4-5. The team’s defensive struggles have played a key role in the ongoing slide following its encouraging start.
Klint Kubiak is standing behind Rob Leonard despite the Las Vegas Raiders‘ defensive collapse. His latest comments raise serious questions about accountability and progress.
The Las Vegas Raiders know what’s going wrong, but their postgame comments offer few solutions. Sunday’s blowout exposed a troubling lack of answers in Las Vegas.