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Rap: Fernando Mendoza not expected to play until potentially Raiders fall out of playoff contention.
Why it's #1 Fernando Mendoza (top-150)
2 more updatesfrom 2 sources
- 2d Ian Rapoport (Bluesky) The Raiders want to wait as long as possible before playing Fernando Mendoza. ... Plus, who is up and who is down?
- 2d NFL Daily News (Bluesky) Rap: Fernando Mendoza not expected to play until potentially Raiders fall out of playoff contention.
- 2d Sam Warren (X) Fernando Mendoza linking up with Indiana teammate Omar Cooper Jr. before Raiders-Jets.
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Jeremiyah Love seems very questionable again this week with the bothersome ankle. Probably time to sell those OROY shares. · Quoting Kalshi Sports: Week 7 NFL OROY Rankings, via Kalshi
1. Carnell Tate (33%)
2. Germie Bernard (18%)
3. Denzel Boston (17%)
4. Jeremiyah Love (13%)
5. Fernando Mendoza (6%)
6. Antonio Williams (4%)
7. KC Concepcion (4%)
8. Jordyn Tyson (3%)
9. Omar Cooper (3%)
10. Carson Beck / Ja'Kobi Lane (2%)
Why it's #2 Questionable · Jeremiyah Love (top-50)
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Raiders QBs starting warmups.
Trey Zuhn is working as Tyler Linderbaum’s backup at center today with Jackson Powers-Johnson inactive. He’s working with Fernando Mendoza.
Bryce Cabledue, who’s active for the first time as a Raider, is snapping for Aidan O’Connell.
Why it's #3 Fernando Mendoza (top-150)
2 more updatesfrom 2 sources
- Oct 4 Sam Warren (X) Raiders QBs starting warmups. Trey Zuhn is working as Tyler Linderbaum’s backup at center today with Jackson Powers-Johnson inactive. He’s working with Fernando Mendoza. Bryce Cabledue, who’s active for the first time as a Raider, is snapping for Aidan O’Connell.
- Oct 4 Ryan McFadden (X) #Raiders fans matched the energy as Kirk Cousins, Fernando Mendoza, and Aidan O'Connell jogged onto the field. It should be a great atmosphere this afternoon. · Quoting Ryan McFadden: A roar came from #Chiefs as Patrick Mahomes and other members of the team ran out of the tunnel at Allegiant Stadium for pregame warm-up.
- Oct 4 Sam Warren (X) Aidan O’Connell taking warmups with the Raiders. He’s back with the team after missing the last two games for personal reasons. Looks like he’s ready to be the emergency third quarterback behind Kirk Cousins and Fernando Mendoza against the Chiefs today.
- Undrafted rookie Jalon Daniels will become the first rookie quarterback this season to start a game. None of the 10 rookie quarterbacks drafted this year -- Fernando Mendoza, Ty Simpson, Carson Beck, Drew Allar, Cade Klubnik, Cole Payton, Taylen Green, Athan Kaliakmanis, Behren Mortonor Garrett Nussmeier -- have started a game entering Week 4. · Quoting Adam Schefter: Baker Mayfield is dealing with a dislocated thumb that is expected to sideline the star quarterback anywhere from three to six weeks, depending on how quickly he is able to grip the football, per sources.
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Kirk Cousins and Fernando Mendoza run out for their first regular season game as Raiders.
2 more updatesfrom 1 source
- Sep 13 Sam Warren (X) Crazy OL lineup the Raiders just threw out in warmups with Fernando Mendoza at quarterback LT: Trey Zuhn III LG: Caleb Rogers C: Tyler Linderbaum RG: Jackson Powers-Johnson RT: Charles Grant Zuhn, Rogers and Grant all at positions they didn't play at all in during camp.
- Sep 13 Sam Warren (X) Jackson Powers-Johnson was just snapping for Fernando Mendoza in warmups. Interesting given he's only played right guard, where he'll be starting today, under Klint Kubiak.
- Sep 13 Sam Warren (X) Kirk Cousins and Fernando Mendoza run out for their first regular season game as Raiders.
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Fernando Mendoza is going into the season as the Raiders backup quarterback to Kirk Cousins, ahead of Aidan O'Connell.
"It's got Fernando as No. 2 on the depth chart," Klint Kubiak said. "We want our guys to compete throughout the week at all positions."
Andrew Janocko on what he's done to earn the role:
"Just the way he approached every single day, every meeting, every walkthrough. When there was nothing to do, how he was preparing. Then what he did on the field. The goods, the bads and how he grew from each experience, whether it be good or whether it be bad. How he grew and got ready to be in this role for this week."
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- Sep 10 Sam Warren (X) Fernando Mendoza is going into the season as the Raiders backup quarterback to Kirk Cousins, ahead of Aidan O'Connell. "It's got Fernando as No. 2 on the depth chart," Klint Kubiak said. "We want our guys to compete throughout the week at all positions." Andrew Janocko on what he's done to earn the role: "Just the way he approached every single day, every meeting, every walkthrough. When there was nothing to do, how he was preparing. Then what he did on the field. The goods, the bads and how he grew from each experience, whether it be good or whether it be bad. How he grew and got ready to be in this role for this week."
- Sep 10 Levi Damien (Bluesky) #Raiders coaches are using #Seahawks win Wednesday night as example of why Fernando Mendoza needs to be ready
- Fernando Mendoza QB2 for the #Raiders on their depth chart. · Quoting Las Vegas Raiders: A first look at the Raiders' unofficial depth chart for Week 1 ⤵️
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Raiders OL lineups remained mostly the same after cutdown day. Kirk Cousins took snaps from Tyler Linderbaum in walkthrough, and Jackson Powers-Johnson was at RG with that group.
Fernando Mendoza took snaps from practice squad member Will Putnam, while Caleb Rogers was at RG and Trey Zuhn was at RT with that group.
Aidan O'Connell didn't have a C to work with after cuts :(
3 more updatesfrom 2 sources
- Sep 1 CBS Sports NFL Headlines 2026 NFL rookie grades: How Fernando Mendoza, Ty Simpson and every first-round pick performed in preseason
- Sep 1 CBS Sports NFL Headlines Grading every NFL team's 2026 preseason: Rams ace the summer, Falcons fail amid quarterback uncertainty
- Sep 1 Sam Warren (X) Raiders OL lineups remained mostly the same after cutdown day. Kirk Cousins took snaps from Tyler Linderbaum in walkthrough, and Jackson Powers-Johnson was at RG with that group. Fernando Mendoza took snaps from practice squad member Will Putnam, while Caleb Rogers was at RG and Trey Zuhn was at RT with that group. Aidan O'Connell didn't have a C to work with after cuts :(
- Sep 1 Sam Warren (X) Raiders QBs Kirk Cousins, Fernando Mendoza and Aidan O’Connell back to work.
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Raiders expected to name Kirk Cousins Week 1 starter over No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza
The Raiders plan to open the season with the 38-year-old Cousins under center while Mendoza begins his NFL career as a backup
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- Aug 29 ESPN NFL News The NFL Rookie Progress Report: How all 257 draft picks are faring with their new teams
- Aug 29 CBS Sports NFL Headlines Raiders expected to name Kirk Cousins Week 1 starter over No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza
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Kirk Cousins is paying no mind to Fernando Mendoza discourse. He leads the NFL in touchdown passes and is 3rd is passing yards. He’s confident in his play.
That doesn’t mean he feels absolved from the Raiders’ 4-game skid.
“You either need to be playing perfect or you need to be winning.”
2 more updatesfrom 2 sources
- 5d Sam Warren (X) Fernando Mendoza wins the race to Raiders QB individuals by a landslide today.
- 5d Kyle Odegard (X) Week 8 NFL OROY Rankings, via Kalshi 1. Carnell Tate (23%) 2. KC Concepcion (13%) 3. Jeremiyah Love (12%) 4. Omar Cooper Jr (12%) 5. Fernando Mendoza (9%) 6. Denzel Boston (8%) 7. Germie Bernard (6%) 8. Antonio Williams (3%) 9. Jonah Coleman (3%) 10. Caleb Douglas (2%)
- 5d Sam Warren (X) Kirk Cousins is paying no mind to Fernando Mendoza discourse. He leads the NFL in touchdown passes and is 3rd is passing yards. He’s confident in his play. That doesn’t mean he feels absolved from the Raiders’ 4-game skid. “You either need to be playing perfect or you need to be winning.”
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Klint Kubiak on if there's any areas Mike Washington Jr. needs to improve to get on the field more:
"I think he needs more opportunities, and that starts with me too."
On Washington getting subbed off for Dylan Laube during the timeout before Laube's touchdown against the Patriots:
"That was just a play that we had practiced with Dylan and wanted to make sure that we had the guys that got the practice rep."
On how Laube worked his way into opportunities against the Patriots:
"I think overall that Dylan has been a really good protection back for us. And that gets you in the game on third down and gets you in the game on passing situations. He's been very reliable on special teams. Just overall, a very reliable player that's an ascending player." · Quoting Sam Warren: Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty played 32 offensive snaps against the Patriots (53%). Dylan Laube played 23 (38%) and Mike Washington Jr. played 5 (8%).
Laube really only played 12 snaps before the game got out of hand. Of…
3 more updatesfrom 3 sources
- Oct 12 Paul Gutierrez (Bluesky) Fernando Mendoza made his NFL debut for the #Raiders in a blowout loss at the #Patriots. But, why?
- Oct 12 Sam Warren (X) Klint Kubiak on his confidence in Fernando Mendoza if called upon given his performance in his debut: "That's why he's here. We have a lot of confidence in him. Kirk is the starter, and if Fernando is called upon, he'll be ready to go just like he was yesterday."
- Oct 12 John Sigler (Bluesky) Just how bad of a day did Tyler Shough have in Week 5? Raiders QB Fernando Mendoza finally made his rookie debut, and he outscored Shough in just 8 passes.
- Oct 12 Sam Warren (X) Klint Kubiak on if there's any areas Mike Washington Jr. needs to improve to get on the field more: "I think he needs more opportunities, and that starts with me too." On Washington getting subbed off for Dylan Laube during the timeout before Laube's touchdown against the Patriots: "That was just a play that we had practiced with Dylan and wanted to make sure that we had the guys that got the practice rep." On how Laube worked his way into opportunities against the Patriots: "I think overall that Dylan has been a really good protection back for us. And that gets you in the game on third down and gets you in the game on passing situations. He's been very reliable on special teams. Just overall, a very reliable player that's an ascending player." · Quoting Sam Warren: Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty played 32 offensive snaps against the Patriots (53%). Dylan Laube played 23 (38%) and Mike Washington Jr. played 5 (8%). Laube really only played 12 snaps before the game got out of hand. Of…
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- Mark Davis: "Absolutely no pressure whatsoever" from me to start Fernando Mendoza
- Kirk Cousins up to 2,124 yards, 19 touchdowns and five interceptions through eight games. Fernando Mendoza the future, but Cousins putting together a strong season.
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One of the most important storylines the rest of the way: will Jeremiyah Love establish himself as a star for the Cardinals? · Quoting Kalshi Sports: Week 8 NFL OROY Rankings, via Kalshi
1. Carnell Tate (23%)
2. KC Concepcion (13%)
3. Jeremiyah Love (12%)
4. Omar Cooper Jr (12%)
5. Fernando Mendoza (9%)
6. Denzel Boston (8%)
7. Germie Bernard (6%)
8. Antonio Williams (3%)
9. Jonah Coleman (3%)
10. Caleb Douglas (2%)
2 more updatesfrom 2 sources
- 4d Ryan McFadden (X) Wrote a few words about #Raiders QB situation. Why it's smart for them to stick with Kirk Cousins and the best-case scenario for Fernando Mendoza to become the starter.
- 4d Dwain McFarland (X) I was racking my brain over why the projection model was so much higher than the market for Kirk Cousins' passing yards in Week 8. So I went to the betting master @MattFtheOracle, and he said: baking in concerns that Fernando Mendoza is closer than ever to entering a game.
- 4d Kyle Odegard (X) One of the most important storylines the rest of the way: will Jeremiyah Love establish himself as a star for the Cardinals? · Quoting Kalshi Sports: Week 8 NFL OROY Rankings, via Kalshi 1. Carnell Tate (23%) 2. KC Concepcion (13%) 3. Jeremiyah Love (12%) 4. Omar Cooper Jr (12%) 5. Fernando Mendoza (9%) 6. Denzel Boston (8%) 7. Germie Bernard (6%) 8. Antonio Williams (3%) 9. Jonah Coleman (3%) 10. Caleb Douglas (2%)
- chatted with @rotopat.bsky.social about when, exactly, the fernando mendoza clock will strike midnight
- Raiders have 'no controversy' at QB as Klint Kubiak commits to Kirk Cousins over Fernando Mendoza
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Raiders coach Klint Kubiak said the team is evaluating everything, including looking toward the future by starting No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza over Kirk Cousins.
Story via @ryanmcfadden_
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- Oct 26 Ryan McFadden (X) Kirk Cousins will remain #Raiders QB1 vs. NYJ, and "there's no controversy" about sitting him for No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza. "Fernando is going to play at some point. It's not going to be this week," said HC Klint Kubiak.
- Oct 26 Ian Rapoport (Bluesky) Raiders coach Klint Kubiak made clear that “there is no controversy” — Kirk Cousins will start this week. As for Fernando Mendoza, “Fernando is going to play at some point, but it’s not going to be this week.”+1
- Oct 26 Adam Schefter (mirror, Bluesky) Kubiak on what will go into the decision to turn to Fernando Mendoza as the starter: "Fernando is going to play football. We have a plan. We don't have a timeline for that. Kirk is playing well, and we're in the hunt." Click to see original repost+2
- Oct 26 Sam Warren (X) Klint Kubiak, in regards to the quarterback position, said the Raiders are "prioritizing winning the next game." "That's the most important thing to us. We're developing (Fernando Mendoza) along the way. That has not changed. That's been the plan all along."
- Oct 26 Jeff Nowak (X) Best comp to this situation would be the Giants and Eli Manning in 2004. That Giants team had Kurt Warner (33) who had them out to a 4-1 start before a 1-3 stretch. Eli Manning took over a 5-4 team in Week 11. New York lost the next six games and ended the season 6-10. · Quoting Ian Rapoport: #Raiders coach Klint Kubiak made clear that “there is no controversy” — Kirk Cousins will start this week. As for Fernando Mendoza, “Fernando is going to play at some point, but it’s not going to be this week.”
- Oct 26 Mike Garafolo (X) Fernando Mendoza’s time is coming. Just not right now. Kirk Cousins still the #Raiders’ starter. · Quoting Ryan McFadden: Kubiak on what will go into the decision to turn to Fernando Mendoza as the starter: "Fernando is going to play football. We have a plan. We don't have a timeline for that. Kirk is playing well, and we're in the hunt."
- Oct 26 NFL News Poster (Bluesky) [Edwards] Klint Kubiak immediately shuts down speculation on switching to Fernando Mendoza after fourth straight loss. “Kirk Cousins is our quarterback. There is no controversy there.”
- Oct 26 Sam Warren (X) The window to the Fernando Mendoza era is opening for the Raiders.
- Oct 26 Sam Warren (X) Raiders HC Klint Kubiak has opened the door to the Fernando Mendoza era. Kirk Cousins isn’t to blame for the team’s four-game skid. But teams are figuring out how to stop him. Mendoza’s skills could counter the strategies, and a switch could be nearing.
- Oct 26 CBS Sports NFL Headlines Raiders considering 'everything' amid losing streak, including potential Fernando Mendoza turn
- Oct 26 Judy Battista (X) Raiders face the Jets next Sunday. · Quoting Adam Schefter: Raiders coach Klint Kubiak said the team is evaluating everything, including looking toward the future by starting No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza over Kirk Cousins. Story via @ryanmcfadden_
- Oct 26 Adam Schefter (mirror, Bluesky) Raiders coach Klint Kubiak said the team is evaluating everything, including looking toward the future by starting No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza over Kirk Cousins. Story via @ryanmcfadden_+1
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Kubiak said there was no consideration to put Fernando Mendoza into the game.
“We made it a competitive game in the third quarter, so no.”
5 more updatesfrom 4 sources
- Oct 25 Ryan McFadden (X) Amid a four-game losing streak, #Raiders coach Klint Kubiak said the team is evaluating everything, including looking toward the future and starting No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza over Kirk Cousins. “We're thinking about everything to fix our problems.”
- Oct 25 ESPN NFL News Kubiak on QB switch for scuffling Raiders: 'We're thinking about everything'
- Oct 25 Albert Breer (X) This is a really good answer. · Quoting Vegas Sports Today: Raiders QB Kirk Cousins on eventually ceding his position as starter to Fernando Mendoza, following the team’s 4th straight loss. 🎥: By @Sean_Zittel
- Oct 25 Albert Breer (X) Raiders QB Kirk Cousins on eventually ceding his position as starter to Fernando Mendoza, following the team’s 4th straight loss. 🎥: By @Sean_Zittel
- Oct 25 Sam Warren (X) Klint Kubiak on when the Raiders start thinking about starting Fernando Mendoza: “I think at this point, we’re thinking about everything. How to fix our problems, how to fix our issues in the red zone, in the third quarter. Personnel, scheme, we’ve got to talk about all of it.”
- Oct 25 Ryan McFadden (X) Kubiak said there was no consideration to put Fernando Mendoza into the game. “We made it a competitive game in the third quarter, so no.”
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Revisiting Raiders' 2026 NFL Draft: What Vegas is getting out of Fernando Mendoza, what's next
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- Oct 24 Ryan McFadden (X) For #Raiders QB Fernando Mendoza, following in the footsteps of Tom Flores and Jim Plunkett can be pressure and a privilege. I talked to Mendoza about carrying the torch, being a beacon of hope for the organization, with a fairly large Hispanic fan base and the importance of embracing his Cuban heritage.
- Oct 24 CBS Sports NFL Headlines Revisiting Raiders' 2026 NFL Draft: What Vegas is getting out of Fernando Mendoza, what's next
- Rams could be reason Raiders turn to Fernando Mendoza
- Klint Kubiak: Fernando Mendoza's doing more than what he's asked, putting in extra time
- Klint Kubiak said Fernando Mendoza is "doing more than asked" as the Raiders develop him behind the scenes. An example of that? "It's as simple as me walking down the hall here to go get in the steam room when everybody's gone, and he's out here on the field by himself. He's not the only guy who's doing that, but he's putting in the extra time."
- Week 7 NFL OROY Rankings, via Kalshi 1. Carnell Tate (33%) 2. Germie Bernard (18%) 3. Denzel Boston (17%) 4. Jeremiyah Love (13%) 5. Fernando Mendoza (6%) 6. Antonio Williams (4%) 7. KC Concepcion (4%) 8. Jordyn Tyson (3%) 9. Omar Cooper (3%) 10. Carson Beck / Ja'Kobi Lane (2%)
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Totally over for “Tanner McKee” · Quoting Zachary Krueger: NOTE: Of the 141 QBs I currently have in the database (2015-2026), Fernando Mendoza's career P2S% of 21.1% is 30th-highest. Below is a screenshot with the other QB prospects in his range.
2 more updatesfrom 2 sources
- Oct 18 Sam Warren (X) Fernando Mendoza and the Raiders rocking pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month in pregame warmups.
- Oct 18 Kyle Odegard (X) Between injuries and ineffectiveness, Jeremiyah Love has lost his place as favorite to win OROY. · Quoting Kalshi Sports: Week 6 NFL OROY Rankings, via Kalshi: 1. Denzel Boston (33%) 2. Carnell Tate (18%) 3. Jeremiyah Love (17%) 4. Fernando Mendoza (6%) 5. Carson Beck (3%) 6. Germie Bernard (3%) 7. KC Concepcion (3%) 8. Antonio Williams (2%) 9. Ja'Kobi Lane (2%) 10. Jordyn Tyson / Makai Lemon (2%)
- Oct 18 Denny Carter (Bluesky) Totally over for “Tanner McKee” · Quoting Zachary Krueger: NOTE: Of the 141 QBs I currently have in the database (2015-2026), Fernando Mendoza's career P2S% of 21.1% is 30th-highest. Below is a screenshot with the other QB prospects in his range.
- Week 6 NFL OROY Rankings, via Kalshi: 1. Denzel Boston (33%) 2. Carnell Tate (18%) 3. Jeremiyah Love (17%) 4. Fernando Mendoza (6%) 5. Carson Beck (3%) 6. Germie Bernard (3%) 7. KC Concepcion (3%) 8. Antonio Williams (2%) 9. Ja'Kobi Lane (2%) 10. Jordyn Tyson / Makai Lemon (2%)
- Aidan O’Connell wins the race to Raiders QB individuals today. Looks like Fernando Mendoza let up on Kirk Cousins for second.
- Bucky's Breakdown: Why Fernando Mendoza's brief debut was an encouraging sign
- Fernando Mendoza hoped his NFL debut played out differently. Mop-up duty in a blowout loss wasn’t what he envisioned, and he had an acute focus on a drive-ending decision. Klint Kubiak, however, looked at the macro. And the Raiders HC liked what he saw.
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Raiders no logran frenar a Patriotas; Mendoza hace su debut
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- Oct 12 Raiders Team Site Gutierrez: Fernando Mendoza's debut offered experience, if not much opportunity
- Oct 12 Sam Warren (X) Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty played 32 offensive snaps against the Patriots (53%). Dylan Laube played 23 (38%) and Mike Washington Jr. played 5 (8%). Laube really only played 12 snaps before the game got out of hand. Of them, 7 were on 3rd down. Raiders seem to be more comfortable with him as a passing down back than Washington as of now. Laube's two rushes before the 4th quarter came in a no-huddle situation off a 3rd down conversion he stayed on the field for and 2 plays after another 3rd down conversion, following which he stayed on for the remainder of the drive. Washington's 1 attempt came at the end of the 1st quarter with a 1-score deficit. He stayed on for the next play (Connor Heyward's sneak that was called back for penalty). He was in again for the failed Tre Tucker reverse in the 2nd quarter and saw 2 passing snaps late in the 3rd quarter. Laube was the RB for the Fernando Mendoza drive. Likely the Raiders wanted him out there as the experienced backup in Mendoza's first…
- Oct 12 Raiders Team Site Raiders no logran frenar a Patriotas; Mendoza hace su debut
- Fernando Mendoza: Good to gain some regular season experience
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Fernando Mendoza is warming up on the Raiders sidelines. We might see his NFL debut with this one wrapped up.
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- Oct 11 Ryan McFadden (X) #Raiders 45-17 loss to #Patriots, Klint Kubiak’s worst defeat as a HC, didn’t provide any memorable moments. The final minutes, however, provided another glimpse at the future of the QB position with Fernando Mendoza making his NFL debut.
- Oct 11 Sam Warren (X) Some takeaways from Fernando Mendoza’s NFL debut today— which he hoped had happened differently.
- Oct 11 ESPN NFL News No. 1 pick Mendoza debuts late in Raiders' loss: 'He did a good job'
- Oct 11 Levi Damien (Bluesky) #Raiders QB Fernando Mendoza makes NFL debut Week 5 late in blowout loss
- Oct 11 Raiders Team Site Game Recap: Raiders handed lopsided loss by Patriots, Fernando Mendoza makes debut+1
- Oct 11 Sam Warren (X) Fernando Mendoza on making his NFL debut in the Raiders loss to the Patriots: "It's a good experience. Every rookie has it at some point, so it was just that time. I was really proud of how the offense rallied even late in the game, and with undeniable effort there at the end."+1
- Oct 11 Sam Warren (X) Klint Kubiak said he wanted to get Fernando Mendoza "some exposure" at the end of the Raiders blowout loss. "He did a good job. All reps are valuable. Very important for him."
- Oct 11 Ryan McFadden (X) #Raiders HC Klint Kubiak said he wanted to give Fernando Mendoza some exposure, which led to the decision to play him on the final drive. Kubiak said Mendoza did a "good job." As expected, Las Vegas' plan at QB remains unchanged.
- Oct 11 CBS Sports NFL Headlines Raiders' Fernando Mendoza makes NFL debut: A look at how No. 1 over pick performed
- Oct 11 Sam Warren (X) Solid debut from Fernando. · Quoting The Athletic: Fernando Mendoza went 6/8 with 48 passing yards in the last six minutes of Raiders-Patriots. 🎥 @NFL
- Oct 11 Sam Warren (X) Fernando Mendoza went 6/8 with 48 passing yards in the last six minutes of Raiders-Patriots. 🎥 @NFL
- Oct 11 Sam Warren (X) The Raiders lose 45-17, their worst game so far. The only positive on the afternoon was seeing Fernando Mendoza. This felt like a critical game for Las Vegas given their coming opponents. It will be on Klint Kubiak to ensure better results against tough competition coming up.
- Oct 11 Ian Rapoport (Bluesky) Fernando Mendoza is set to make his NFL debut with 6:04 to go.+1
- Oct 11 Albert Breer (X) Quoting Albert Breer: Fernando Mendoza about to get his first action ...+1
- Oct 11 Ryan McFadden (X) Fernando Mendoza makes his NFL debut with 6:06 to go in the fourth quarter.
- Oct 11 NFL News Poster (Bluesky) [Warren] Fernando Mendoza will be entering the game for the Raiders.
- Oct 11 Sam Warren (X) Fernando Mendoza is warming up on the Raiders sidelines. We might see his NFL debut with this one wrapped up.
- Fernando Mendoza: Sees first NFL action in Week 5 loss
- Race to Raiders QBs individuals results today: 🥇Aidan O’Connell 🥈Fernando Mendoza 🥉Kirk Cousins
- More Than a Quarterback: In Fernando Mendoza, Raider Nation and the Latino community see themselves
- Come for all of the Raiders imitating Fernando Mendoza, stay for the reveal that Kirk Cousins is gentle parenting him behind the scenes
- Love surges way ahead in OROY race after being fully unleashed against the 49ers · Quoting Kalshi Sports: Week 4 NFL OROY Rankings, via Kalshi: 1. Jeremiyah Love (43%) 2. Denzel Boston (11%) 3. Kenyon Sadiq (7%) 4. Carnell Tate (7%) 5. Jadarian Price (6%) 6. Fernando Mendoza (5%) 7. KC Concepcion (5%) 8. Jalon Daniels (3%) 9. Chris Bell (3%) 10. Kaelon Black / Makai Lemon (2%)
- Kirk Cousins has seven consecutive victories as a starter
- Week 4 NFL OROY Rankings, via Kalshi: 1. Jeremiyah Love (43%) 2. Denzel Boston (11%) 3. Kenyon Sadiq (7%) 4. Carnell Tate (7%) 5. Jadarian Price (6%) 6. Fernando Mendoza (5%) 7. KC Concepcion (5%) 8. Jalon Daniels (3%) 9. Chris Bell (3%) 10. Kaelon Black / Makai Lemon (2%)
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Raiders' surprising 3-0 start: Will Las Vegas see Fernando Mendoza at all this season?
1 more updatefrom 1 source
- Sep 29 Omar Kelly (X) I will read the piece. But we're a month into the college season. A little premature to say there isn't one RIGHT NOW. A year ago this time Fernando Mendoza wasn't on many people's draft boards, and I have proof of this. · Quoting Sigmund Bloom: This is a great piece from @SiClancy about why the Dolphins should not take a QB with their first round pick next year...consider buying Willis in superflex dynasty before Jeremiah Smith, Miami Dolphin becomes a foregone conclusion
- Sep 29 CBS Sports NFL Headlines Raiders' surprising 3-0 start: Will Las Vegas see Fernando Mendoza at all this season?
- #Raiders TE Brock Bowers catching passes from QB Fernando Mendoza pregame.
- Fernando Mendoza beats Kirk Cousins in the race to Raiders QB individuals today. Still no Aidan O’Connell at practice, who’s been a non-participant for personal reasons.
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Fernando Mendoza is starting a series called "Finance with Fernando" to teach Gen Z about finances.
"My true passion is fiscal responsibility."
2 more updatesfrom 2 sources
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Week 3 NFL OROY Rankings, via Kalshi:
1. Jeremiyah Love (18%)
2. Jadarian Price (12%)
3. Denzel Boston (11%)
4. Fernando Mendoza (10%)
5. Carnell Tate (7%)
6. Jonah Coleman (7%)
7. KC Concepcion (6%)
8. Antonio Williams (3%)
9. Carson Beck (3%)
10. Kenyon Sadiq (3%)
Next: Emmett Johnson, Kaelon Black, Caleb Douglas
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- Sep 22 Kyle Odegard (X) Jeremiyah Love still the OROY favorite after a quiet first two weeks. Time to make some noise. · Quoting Kalshi Sports: Week 3 NFL OROY Rankings, via Kalshi: 1. Jeremiyah Love (18%) 2. Jadarian Price (12%) 3. Denzel Boston (11%) 4. Fernando Mendoza (10%) 5. Carnell Tate (7%) 6. Jonah Coleman (7%) 7. KC Concepcion (6%) 8. Antonio Williams (3%) 9. Carson Beck (3%) 10. Kenyon Sadiq (3%) Next: Emmett Johnson, Kaelon Black, Caleb Douglas
- Sep 22 Kyle Odegard (X) Week 3 NFL OROY Rankings, via Kalshi: 1. Jeremiyah Love (18%) 2. Jadarian Price (12%) 3. Denzel Boston (11%) 4. Fernando Mendoza (10%) 5. Carnell Tate (7%) 6. Jonah Coleman (7%) 7. KC Concepcion (6%) 8. Antonio Williams (3%) 9. Carson Beck (3%) 10. Kenyon Sadiq (3%) Next: Emmett Johnson, Kaelon Black, Caleb Douglas
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ICYMI: Here's some pregame reading on Fernando Mendoza's process as the Raiders QB2.
Check out my exclusive with him for @TheAthletic here, free of charge: · Quoting Sam Warren: Fernando Mendoza wore his helmet for his entire first NFL game despite not playing a single snap. The Raiders backup quarterback did so to hear head coach Klint Kubiak's play call and go through his own process on the sidelines.
Any other way didn't register with the rookie.
My full exclusive with Mendoza on how he's handling QB2 duty in Las Vegas, free to read @TheAthletic
3 more updatesfrom 3 sources
- Sep 20 Matt Lombardo (Bluesky) If Kirk Cousins is supposed to be the Raiders’ training wheels, the offense Fernando Mendoza eventually walks into is looking pretty turnkey and prolific.
- Sep 20 Ryan McFadden (X) During warm-ups: - Kirk Cousins and Fernando Mendoza each took snaps from Tyler Linderbaum. - Hezekiah Masses and Eric Stokes were the starting CBs during pregame walkthroughs. - Jackson Powers-Johnson took snaps at center with the 2s during the pregame walkthrough.
- Sep 20 Sam Warren (X) Raiders QBs, Cs and RBs warming up. Kirk Cousins and Fernando Mendoza both got snaps from Tyler Linderbaum, Jackson Powers-Johnson and Trey Zuhn III. JPJ and Zuhn rotating as Linderbaum’s backup.
- Sep 20 Sam Warren (X) ICYMI: Here's some pregame reading on Fernando Mendoza's process as the Raiders QB2. Check out my exclusive with him for @TheAthletic here, free of charge: · Quoting Sam Warren: Fernando Mendoza wore his helmet for his entire first NFL game despite not playing a single snap. The Raiders backup quarterback did so to hear head coach Klint Kubiak's play call and go through his own process on the sidelines. Any other way didn't register with the rookie. My full exclusive with Mendoza on how he's handling QB2 duty in Las Vegas, free to read @TheAthletic
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Fernando Mendoza is mimicking Kirk Cousins’ every move—calling plays, breaking fake huddles and detailing his progression from the sidelines as Cousins does it for real.
Mendoza told me he even had to stop himself from mimicking Cousins’ footwork and throws in his first game: he couldn’t tip off the opponent.
“I was so locked in.”
My exclusive for @TheAthletic on how Mendoza is handling the Raiders QB2 job.
2 more updatesfrom 2 sources
- Sep 18 Josh Kendall (X) The Fernando Mendoza Energy and the Kirk Cousins Energy are basically identical. · Quoting Sam Warren: Fernando Mendoza wore his helmet for his entire first NFL game despite not playing a single snap. The Raiders backup quarterback did so to hear head coach Klint Kubiak's play call and go through his own process on the sidelines. Any other way didn't register with the rookie. My full exclusive with Mendoza on how he's handling QB2 duty in Las Vegas, free to read @TheAthletic
- Sep 18 Sam Warren (X) Fernando Mendoza wore his helmet for his entire first NFL game despite not playing a single snap. The Raiders backup quarterback did so to hear head coach Klint Kubiak's play call and go through his own process on the sidelines. Any other way didn't register with the rookie. My full exclusive with Mendoza on how he's handling QB2 duty in Las Vegas, free to read @TheAthletic
- Sep 18 Sam Warren (X) Fernando Mendoza is mimicking Kirk Cousins’ every move—calling plays, breaking fake huddles and detailing his progression from the sidelines as Cousins does it for real. Mendoza told me he even had to stop himself from mimicking Cousins’ footwork and throws in his first game: he couldn’t tip off the opponent. “I was so locked in.” My exclusive for @TheAthletic on how Mendoza is handling the Raiders QB2 job.
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Fernando Mendoza’s new Vegas-centered State Farm commercial
3 more updatesfrom 2 sources
- Sep 17 Josh Weinfuss (X) So, so good · Quoting Dylan Traeger: Fernando Mendoza is a national treasure. Mendoza joins Curt Cignetti in both being featured recently in State Farm commercials. #iufb
- Sep 17 Josh Weinfuss (X) Fernando Mendoza is a national treasure. Mendoza joins Curt Cignetti in both being featured recently in State Farm commercials. #iufb
- Sep 17 Levi Damien (Bluesky) #Raiders QB Fernando Mendoza shows off comedy chops in new 'Vegas Changes a Man' State Farm ad
- Sep 17 Sam Warren (X) Fernando Mendoza’s new Vegas-centered State Farm commercial
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NFL OROY Rankings, via Kalshi:
1. Jeremiyah Love (25%)
2. Jadarian Price (18%)
3. Carnell Tate (11%)
4. Fernando Mendoza (10%)
5. KC Concepcion (6%)
6. Antonio Williams (4%)
7. Carson Beck (3%)
8. Chris Bell (3%)
9. Denzel Boston (3%)
10. Makai Lemon (3%)
1 more updatefrom 1 source
- Sep 15 Kyle Odegard (X) Stats weren’t dominant on Sunday but the burst/wiggle/vision were on full display. J Love trending toward a big rookie year. · Quoting Kalshi Sports: NFL OROY Rankings, via Kalshi: 1. Jeremiyah Love (25%) 2. Jadarian Price (18%) 3. Carnell Tate (11%) 4. Fernando Mendoza (10%) 5. KC Concepcion (6%) 6. Antonio Williams (4%) 7. Carson Beck (3%) 8. Chris Bell (3%) 9. Denzel Boston (3%) 10. Makai Lemon (3%)
- Sep 15 Kyle Odegard (X) NFL OROY Rankings, via Kalshi: 1. Jeremiyah Love (25%) 2. Jadarian Price (18%) 3. Carnell Tate (11%) 4. Fernando Mendoza (10%) 5. KC Concepcion (6%) 6. Antonio Williams (4%) 7. Carson Beck (3%) 8. Chris Bell (3%) 9. Denzel Boston (3%) 10. Makai Lemon (3%)
- Yes, it was one game. Sure, it was against the #Dolphins. But it was the kind of feel-good win the #Raiders can lean on going forward..."semana a semana," as Kirk Cousins and Fernando Mendoza said in a reflective locker room.
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Kubiak said #Raiders QB Fernando Mendoza will be the primary backup on Sunday vs. Miami Dolphins.
5 more updatesfrom 2 sources
- Sep 11 Pro Football Talk Klint Kubiak confirms Fernando Mendoza is the No. 2 QB+1
- Sep 11 Sam Warren (X) Kubiak on what he wants Mendoza to observe from Kirk Cousins as the backup: "I am encouraging him to know his reads and progressions, to know the game plan. What the guys take off of each other comes through osmosis. So he's just gotta get his butt ready to roll. The people in front of them are there to produce as well. And if he learned something from their preparation, I think that's a good thing. That's why we have (Cousins) there. But most importantly, we have (Cousins) there to go play and go win the game." · Quoting Sam Warren: Klint Kubiak confirmed that Fernando Mendoza will be the backup quarterback on Sunday. Jackson Powers-Johnson will also be the starting right guard ahead of Caleb Rogers.
- Sep 11 Sam Warren (X) Kubiak on the challenges for Mendoza if he has to go in as a backup: "That's the life of an NFL backup. That's why he's got to be the most mature guy in the room. A guy that can prepare on his own, in the darkness, in the shadows. And then when called upon, go win the game." · Quoting Sam Warren: Klint Kubiak confirmed that Fernando Mendoza will be the backup quarterback on Sunday. Jackson Powers-Johnson will also be the starting right guard ahead of Caleb Rogers.
- Sep 11 Sam Warren (X) Kubiak said he still sees both Jackson Powers-Johnson and Caleb Rogers as starters. Added they "are going to play a lot of football for us." · Quoting Sam Warren: Klint Kubiak confirmed that Fernando Mendoza will be the backup quarterback on Sunday. Jackson Powers-Johnson will also be the starting right guard ahead of Caleb Rogers.
- Sep 11 Ryan McFadden (X) Kubiak said #Raiders QB Fernando Mendoza will be the primary backup on Sunday vs. Miami Dolphins.
- The Raiders’ succession plan at quarterback is no secret. Fernando Mendoza will take over for Kirk Cousins when they see fit. But what will things look like before then? I broke down what I’ve seen from Cousins and his effect on Klint Kubiak’s offense.
- Fernando Mendoza working with Mike Washington Jr. as the Raiders No. 2 QB-RB pairing. · Quoting Sam Warren: Ashton Jeanty getting work with Raiders starting QB Kirk Cousins.
- 2026 NFL Preseason All-Rookie Team: Fernando Mendoza, Caleb Downs headline selections
- Dolphins coach Jeff Hafley said this is what the team expected, and now that it's confirmed they will be game planning for Kirk Cousins. · Quoting David Furones: The storyline would’ve been great had Fernando Mendoza been facing his hometown team in his first NFL regular season start. But it always seemed like it would be Kirk Cousins Week 1.
- Former NFL QB 'All in' on #Raiders Fernando Mendoza being ready right now
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Aidan O’Connell got a head start on Fernando Mendoza in the Raiders QB race today.
11 more updatesfrom 8 sources
- Sep 2 David Furones (X) The storyline would’ve been great had Fernando Mendoza been facing his hometown team in his first NFL regular season start. But it always seemed like it would be Kirk Cousins Week 1. · Quoting David Furones: Dolphins to face Kirk Cousins in opener in Vegas.
- Sep 2 Bolt Beat Raiders' Fernando Mendoza decision grants Chargers an immediate gift in AFC West race
- Sep 2 Greg Auman (X) Last No. 1 pick QB not to start as a rookie in Week 1 … Baker Mayfield. · Quoting Kevin Patra: Since 2000, 20 QBs have been selected No. 1 overall. Fernando Mendoza becomes the 8th not to start Week 1. Most of those came early in the Millennium. 11 of the past 14 No. 1 overall QBs started Wk 1 (since Stafford in '09). Before that, it was 1 of 6. Different times.
- Sep 2 Ryan McFadden (X) Story on #Raiders HC Klint Kubiak doing the inevitable by naming Kirk Cousins the starting QB for Week 1 over top pick Fernando Mendoza.+1
- Sep 2 CBS Sports NFL Headlines Klint Kubiak names Kirk Cousins starter over No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza
- Sep 2 Adam Schefter (X) The last six quarterbacks selected No. 1 overall had started on opening day. Raiders QB and No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza now will snap that streak, but this has been the Raiders’ plan all along. Mendoza’s time is coming — just not on opening day.
- Sep 2 Sam Warren (X) With naming Kirk Cousins the starting quarterback, Klint Kubiak didn't detail whether there's expectation for Fernando Mendoza to play this year. "We on to Miami first."
- Sep 2 Sam Warren (X) Cousins just walked onto the field in his practice jersey without a helmet as practice viewing ended. Looks like it could be a rest day for him. · Quoting Sam Warren: With Kirk Cousins not out here, Fernando Mendoza is working with the first team offensive line.
- Sep 2 Sam Warren (X) With Kirk Cousins not out here, Fernando Mendoza is working with the first team offensive line.
- Sep 2 Ryan McFadden (X) #Raiders rookie QB Fernando Mendoza lining up behind the starting offensive line while Cousins is not on the field.
- Sep 2 Sam Warren (X) Aidan O’Connell got a head start on Fernando Mendoza in the Raiders QB race today.
- My takeaways from John Spytek’s presser today. Includes notes on the Raiders waiver approach, Ashton Jeanty’s health, Mike Washington’s development and Fernando Mendoza’s timeline. Check it out!
- Preseason winners, losers: Fernando Mendoza falls behind as Rams strengthen Super Bowl candidacy
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Updated NFL OROY Power Rankings, via Kalshi:
1. Jeremiyah Love (ARZ)
2. Jadarian Price (SEA)
3. De'Zhaun Stribling (SF)
4. Fernando Mendoza (LV)
5. Carnell Tate (TEN)
6. KC Concepcion (CLE)
7. Makai Lemon (PHI)
8. Ja'Kobi Lane (BAL)
9. Denzel Boston (CLE)
10. Carson Beck (ARZ)
5 more updatesfrom 3 sources
- Aug 30 Sam Warren (X) Thoughts, Raider Nation? · Quoting Sam Warren: The Raiders 53-man roster as it stands, by my count: Quarterback (3): Kirk Cousins, Fernando Mendoza, Aidan O’Connell Running Back (3): Ashton Jeanty, Mike Washington Jr., Dylan Laube Fullback (1): Connor Heyward Wide Receiver (6): Tre Tucker, Jalen Nailor, Jack Bech, Malik Benson, Dareke Young, Donte Thornton Jr. Tight End (3): Brock Bowers, Michael Mayer, Ian Thomas Offensive Line (9): Kolton Miller, DJ Glaze, Tyler Linderbaum, Jackson Powers-Johnson, Spencer Burford, Caleb Rogers, Charles Grant, Trey Zuhn III, Antonio Mafi Defensive Tackle (6): Tonka Hemingway, Adam Butler, Jonah Laulu, Thomas Booker IV, Folorunso Fatukasi, JJ Pegues Edge Rusher (4): Maxx Crosby, Kwity Paye, Malcolm Koonce, Patrick Johnson Linebacker (4): Quay Walker, Nakobe Dean, Cody Lindenberg, Tommy Eichenberg Cornerback (5): Eric Stokes, Darien Porter, Jermod McCoy, Hezekiah Masses, Decamerion Richardson Safety/Nickel (6): Jeremy Chinn, Taron Johnson,…
- Aug 30 Sam Warren (X) The Raiders 53-man roster as it stands, by my count: Quarterback (3): Kirk Cousins, Fernando Mendoza, Aidan O’Connell Running Back (3): Ashton Jeanty, Mike Washington Jr., Dylan Laube Fullback (1): Connor Heyward Wide Receiver (6): Tre Tucker, Jalen Nailor, Jack Bech, Malik Benson, Dareke Young, Donte Thornton Jr. Tight End (3): Brock Bowers, Michael Mayer, Ian Thomas Offensive Line (9): Kolton Miller, DJ Glaze, Tyler Linderbaum, Jackson Powers-Johnson, Spencer Burford, Caleb Rogers, Charles Grant, Trey Zuhn III, Antonio Mafi Defensive Tackle (6): Tonka Hemingway, Adam Butler, Jonah Laulu, Thomas Booker IV, Folorunso Fatukasi, JJ Pegues Edge Rusher (4): Maxx Crosby, Kwity Paye, Malcolm Koonce, Patrick Johnson Linebacker (4): Quay Walker, Nakobe Dean, Cody Lindenberg, Tommy Eichenberg Cornerback (5): Eric Stokes, Darien Porter, Jermod McCoy, Hezekiah Masses, Decamerion Richardson Safety/Nickel (6): Jeremy Chinn, Taron Johnson, Treydan Stukes, Isaiah Pola-Mao, Dalton Johnson,…
- Aug 30 Sam Warren (X) The Raiders keep three quarterbacks after all. Kirk Cousins, Fernando Mendoza and Aidan O'Connell are on the first 53.
- Aug 30 Ryan McFadden (X) #Raiders will indeed carry three quarterbacks on the initial 53-man roster: 🏈 Kirk Cousins 🏈 Fernando Mendoza 🏈 Aidan O’Connell
- Aug 30 Kyle Odegard (X) J Love the OROY favorite heading into the season and Beck is top-10 · Quoting Kalshi Sports: Updated NFL OROY Power Rankings, via Kalshi: 1. Jeremiyah Love (ARZ) 2. Jadarian Price (SEA) 3. De'Zhaun Stribling (SF) 4. Fernando Mendoza (LV) 5. Carnell Tate (TEN) 6. KC Concepcion (CLE) 7. Makai Lemon (PHI) 8. Ja'Kobi Lane (BAL) 9. Denzel Boston (CLE) 10. Carson Beck (ARZ)
- Aug 30 Kyle Odegard (X) Updated NFL OROY Power Rankings, via Kalshi: 1. Jeremiyah Love (ARZ) 2. Jadarian Price (SEA) 3. De'Zhaun Stribling (SF) 4. Fernando Mendoza (LV) 5. Carnell Tate (TEN) 6. KC Concepcion (CLE) 7. Makai Lemon (PHI) 8. Ja'Kobi Lane (BAL) 9. Denzel Boston (CLE) 10. Carson Beck (ARZ)
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. @ShaynaRubin: What Fernando Mendoza learned at #Cal is guiding him through rocky Raiders start
4 more updatesfrom 3 sources
- Aug 28 49ers Team Site What the 49ers and Raiders Had to Say After Preseason Week 3
- Aug 28 Albert Breer (X) 📽️📽️ 8.28 Breer Report 📽️📽️ ⏩ Fernando Mendoza and the @Raiders QBs. ⏩ Expectations for Justin Herbert. ⏩ All that's happening with the @RamsNFL. FULL VIDEO
- Aug 28 Raiders Team Site Raiders terminan pretemporada con titulares viendo acción
- Aug 28 Raiders Team Site Gutierrez: The lessons, not the numbers, mattered for Fernando Mendoza
- Aug 28 Eric Branch (X) . @ShaynaRubin: What Fernando Mendoza learned at #Cal is guiding him through rocky Raiders start
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Kubiak on Fernando Mendoza: “I would love to play him the whole game, but there's other guys that we want to get looked at. I thought overall this preseason we got him plenty of time, and I'm happy where he's at, but we just got to keep pushing to be better.”
1 more updatefrom 1 source
- Aug 28 Ryan McFadden (X) #Raiders QB Fernando Mendoza on facing 49ers pass rush and what he learned during his first training camp.
- Aug 27 Ryan McFadden (X) Kubiak on Fernando Mendoza: “I would love to play him the whole game, but there's other guys that we want to get looked at. I thought overall this preseason we got him plenty of time, and I'm happy where he's at, but we just got to keep pushing to be better.”
- Former Hoosiers lean on each other as they push through the training camp grind
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- There was a lot to like about Fernando Mendoza's debut, but imagine how much better it will look when he plays with the #Raiders first-teamers on offense...
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Mendoza y Cousins dejan buenas señales en primer juego de pretemporada
1 more updatefrom 1 source
- Aug 14 Raiders Team Site Gutierrez: Fernando Mendoza delivers in his debut; the bigger test awaits
- Aug 14 Raiders Team Site Mendoza y Cousins dejan buenas señales en primer juego de pretemporada
- Training Camp Notebook 8/8: Fernando Mendoza sees increased reps, Kubiak reiterates expectations for practice
- Training Camp Notebook 8/6: Kirk Cousins, Fernando Mendoza showcase their strengths
- "Everybody in the quarterback room is a top-tier quarterback and it's going to be competing with each other, not competing against each other." - #Raiders rookie QB Fernando Mendoza
- That time Fernando Mendoza joined me in the #Raiders podcast studio...
- #Raiders QB Fernando Mendoza joined me in the pod studio today...