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What ‘people in Vegas’ are saying about Fernando Mendoza ahead of his Raiders debut

Fernando Mendoza is now just a matter of hours away from his debut start in the NFL with the Las Vegas Raiders. The first overall pick of the 2026 draft has been forced to watch most of the season from the sideline, with Kirk Cousins named as Klint Kubiak’s starter.

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5 Burning Questions Ahead of Raiders Clash With Seahawks

The Las Vegas Raiders are continuing to battle in the NFC West, hosting the Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks. The Raiders are trying to get back to .500 after dropping last week's road game to the San Francisco 49ers, and while the Seahawks haven't looked like the juggernaut they were last season, they are still a good team.

NFL News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / November 14

Raiders vs. Seahawks: Key Themes Beyond Win or Loss

The Las Vegas Raiders will face the Seattle Seahawks in a pivotal Week 10 matchup. The Raiders will have their hands full against a solid Seahawks team.

Maxx Crosby News / Pro Football Rumors / November 13

Raiders Turned Down Interest In DE Maxx Crosby

After a hectic summer of trade rumors and reports, it ended up being a quiet trade deadline for Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby. According to NFL insider Jordan Schultz, though, Las Vegas received calls for Crosby but ultimately told interested parties that he wasn’t being moved.

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Fernando Mendoza News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / November 13

Raiders' Friday Injury Report Filled With Positives Entering Seahawks Matchup

The Las Vegas Raiders have completed their first full week of practice with a new quarterback. Las Vegas selected quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the No.

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Ranking the quarterback history of every NFL franchise

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.

NFL News / Dice City Sports / November 13

Raiders Nearly Delayed Fernando Mendoza Era Before Trading Kirk Cousins to Vikings

LAS VEGAS — The Las Vegas Raiders may have officially turned the page to Fernando Mendoza, but the decision to hand their rookie quarterback the starting job reportedly came much sooner than some within the organization originally anticipated.

Las Vegas Raiders News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 13

Hall of Fame HC Bill Parcells gets real about NFL rookies ahead of Fernando Mendoza’s first career start with Raiders

Coach Klint Kubiak’s Las Vegas Raiders are 4-5 heading into a pivotal home game against Mike Macdonald’s Seattle Seahawks which will give rookie QB Fernando Mendoza a chance to make history.

NFL News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / November 13

Key Matchups To Watch As Raiders Clash With Seahawks

The Las Vegas Raiders usher in a new era of the franchise when they host the defending Super Bowl champions, the Seattle Seahawks. There are many storylines to follow in this game, particularly Klint Kubiak facing his former team as the Raiders' head coach and rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza making his first career start.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / November 13

Exclusive: NFL Execs Debate if Raiders Won or Lost at Trade Deadline

HENDERSON, Nev.—Sitting at 4-5, the Las Vegas Raiders are hosting the Seattle Seahawks (5-4) on Sunday. But the process of getting here has been fascinating.

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The greatest return man for every NFL franchise

From Billy "White Shoes" Johnson to Deion Sanders to Devin Hester, here are the greatest return men for each of the NFL's 32 teams.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / November 13

Raiders' Week 10 Depth Chart Makes One Thing Clear

The Las Vegas Raiders will face Klint Kubiak's former team on Sunday. The Seattle Seahawks will present several challenges to Kubiak's Raiders. However, changes to their depth chart have switched things up for the Silver and Black.

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 13

Warner shares expectation levels on Mendoza, Beck making first starts

Kurt Warner shares expectation levels on rookie QBs Fernando Mendoza, Carson Beck making their first career starts

Fernando Mendoza and Carson Beck are trading one high-profile stage for another.

Raiders' 'hope' was that Kirk Cousins would continue starting over Fernando Mendoza 'a few more weeks'

'Confident' Fernando Mendoza could use his mobility in first NFL start vs. Seahawks

Raiders players expand on 'rapid progress' of Fernando Mendoza after Kirk Cousins trade to Vikings

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The 'CFP-era 40-TD passers' quiz

How many of the college quarterbacks to throw at least 40 touchdowns in one season since the College Football Playoff era began in 2014 can you name in five minutes?

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Dare Ogunbowale News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 13

Texans Cut RB Dare Ogunbowale

According to Aaron Wilson, the Texans released RB Dare Ogunbowale on Friday in a corresponding move to signing WR/KR Nikko Remigio. Ogunbowale, 32, wound up signing a three-year, $1.66 million contract with the Texans as an undrafted free agent out of Wisconsin back in 2017.

Ashton Jeanty News / Athlon Sports / November 13

How will Raiders Split Backfield Between Ashton Jeanty and Mike Washington in Week 10?

The Raiders backfield is in flux. Ashton Jeanty was effectively benched in Week 8, but regained his role as the lead back in Week 9. This Sunday’s matchup with the Seahawks could see an entirely new split. Prior to Week 8 Ashton Jeanty dominated the Raiders’ backfield.

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 13

Raiders' 'hope' was that Cousins would continue starting over Mendoza 'a few more weeks'

Raiders' 'hope' was that Kirk Cousins would continue starting over Fernando Mendoza 'a few more weeks'

For a piece published on Friday morning, ESPN's Dan Graziano revealed that the Raiders entered last weekend prepared to hold onto Cousins.

'Confident' Fernando Mendoza could use his mobility in first NFL start vs. Seahawks

Raiders players expand on 'rapid progress' of Fernando Mendoza after Kirk Cousins trade to Vikings

Raiders' new starting QB Fernando Mendoza to face Seahawks' top-ranked defense

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NFL News / Athlon Sports / November 13

Can Klint Kubiak Show he is Better than Mike Macdonald?

After just one season as the offensive coordinator in Seattle, the Raiders grabbed Klint Kubiak to be their head coach. Now Kubiak will get his first chance to show Seattle what they are missing. Kubiak helped the Seahawks win the Super Bowl lastt season, as Sam Darnold had one of the best seasons of his career.

Fernando Mendoza News / HITC / November 13

Nick Wright shares why he’s ‘a little concerned’ about Fernando Mendoza now

NFL analyst Nick Wright raises concerns about Las Vegas Raiders rookie Fernando Mendoza. The Las Vegas Raiders shocked the NFL community after announcing a trade that sent starting QB Kirk Cousins to the Minnesota Vikings.

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 13

Justin Jefferson has 'no expectations' with Kirk Cousins

Vikings' Justin Jefferson has 'no expectations' about Kirk Cousins reunion after trade with Raiders

On paper, star wide receiver Justin Jefferson is the Minnesota Vikings player who has the most to gain after his club brought veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins.

Cousins stands out in Jefferson's production with 10 different Vikings QBs

Cousins gets his old jersey number back after Vikings rookie gives up No. 8

Raiders' 'hope' for Cousins, Fernando Mendoza didn't come true

Kurt Warner shares expectation levels for Mendoza, Carson Beck

Kyler Murray's ex-backup explains why Vikings experiment never truly clicked

Kenneth Walker listed as questionable after late injury report addition

Maxx Crosby News / Athlon Sports / November 12

Is Maxx Crosby in the Raiders’ Long Term Plan?

The Raiders chose to look to the future when they shipped Kirk Cousins to Minnesota and anointed Fernando Mendoza the starting quarterback. However, general

Las Vegas Raiders News / The Spun / November 12

Police Make Arrest Following Disturbing Brawl After 49ers vs. Raiders Game

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.

Fernando Mendoza News / Yardbarker / November 12

Raiders players expand on 'rapid progress' of Fernando Mendoza after Kirk Cousins trade to Vikings

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.

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Raiders throwing Fernando Mendoza to the fire at the worst time following Kirk Cousins trade

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NFL News / Yardbarker / November 13