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.
The Vikings grabbed Cousins from the Raiders at the trade deadline, setting the stage for him to reconnect with Jefferson.
HENDERSON, Nev. — The future of the Las Vegas Raiders officially begins Sunday, and rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza understands the magnitude of the moment.
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Fernando Mendoza is preparing for his starting NFL debut this weekend following Kirk Cousins’ departure at the trade deadline from the Las Vegas Raiders.
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.
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.
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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.
The Las Vegas Raiders traded Kirk Cousins to the Minnesota Vikings ahead of Tuesday’s deadline. With Cousins now in Minnesota, the door is open for Fernando Mendoza to make his first NFL start.
Fernando Mendoza hasn’t even made his first regular-season start for the Las Vegas Raiders, but he proved Wednesday that he’s already a veteran at the podium.
The Kirk Cousins trade clears the way for Fernando Mendoza’s first NFL start. Carson Beck gets his in the same kickoff window, ending a nine-week wait that sent us back to Tom Brady’s draft class.
Kevin O'Connell addressed plans for Cousins this Sunday as well as any potential QB competition between Cousins and Week 1 starter Kyler Murray.
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The Vikings have thus far gone 0-2 in postseason play under O'Connell's watch.
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