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Kirk Cousins and Fernando Mendoza run out for their first regular season game as Raiders.
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- 6d 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.
- 6d 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.
- 6d 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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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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- 1d 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:
- 1d 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:
- 1d 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:
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- 2d 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
- 2d Josh Weinfuss (X) Fernando Mendoza is a national treasure. Mendoza joins Curt Cignetti in both being featured recently in State Farm commercials. #iufb
- 2d Levi Damien (Bluesky) #Raiders QB Fernando Mendoza shows off comedy chops in new 'Vegas Changes a Man' State Farm ad
- 2d 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%)
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- 4d 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. https://t.co/rFwxDuuNpQ · 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%)
- 4d 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.
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- 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. https://t.co/eP6ASphmjo · 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.
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- 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
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- 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: https://
- 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.”
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- 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
- Training Camp Notebook 8/25: Raiders close out camp on a strong note
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Semana de gran reto para los Raiders en Houston
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- Aug 19 Peter Schrager (X) Every so often, the NFL media is gifted a player from college who provides gold anytime they're in front of the microphone. Fernando Mendoza is one of those rare birds. We need to appreciate what we've just been blessed with from the football media gods. @OmahaProd @Raiders
- Aug 19 Raiders Team Site Semana de gran reto para los Raiders en Houston
- 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
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- 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
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