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Sports•Nov 12, 2026

Why the Raiders Made a Tough Decision on Fernando Mendoza After Trading Kirk Cousins: “I want to stop short of saying he’s earned it”

Key Highlights: Fernando Mendoza will become the Las Vegas Raiders’ starting quarterback after Kirk Cousins was traded to the Minnesota Vikings. Raiders general manager John Spytek said Mendoza’s development as a quarterback, teammate, leader and person made the decision possible. Mendoza’s first start will come against the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks. Fernando Mendoza ...

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Sports•Nov 11, 2026

Raiders’ Fernando Mendoza Joins Rare List of No. 1 Overall Picks Making Midseason Debuts

Key Highlights Kirk Cousins returns to the Minnesota Vikings after the trade deadline, joining a 6-2 team with an elite defense. Fernando Mendoza is set to make his first official NFL start for the Las Vegas Raiders against the Seattle Seahawks. Mendoza will face another difficult test in Week 2 of his starting tenure when ...

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Sports•Oct 31, 2026

Fernando Mendoza Is Indiana’s “perfect ex” and Another Title Wouldn’t Feel the Same Without Him, Barstool Personality Says

Key Highlights A viral clip by Barstool Sports personality Ella Grif comparing former Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza to a “perfect ex” surpassed 1.2 million views in roughly two days. Mendoza led the Indiana Hoosiers to a flawless 16-0 season, their first national championship, and won the school’s first Heisman Trophy before being drafted No. 1 ...

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Sports•Oct 16, 2026

Is Week 8 Fernando Mendoza Time? Raiders’ Losing Streak Puts Kirk Cousins Under Pressure

Key Highlights: The Las Vegas Raiders have dropped two consecutive games following a 3-0 start, culminating in a 41-17 blowout loss to the New England Patriots. While 38-year-old veteran Kirk Cousins ranks near the top of several NFL efficiency metrics with 12 passing touchdowns, rookie No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza is looming as the ...

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Sports•Oct 11, 2026

Fernando Mendoza Praises Raiders’ Fight After Brutal Loss to Patriots in NFL Debut

Key Highlights: Fernando Mendoza, selected No. 1 overall in the 2026 NFL Draft, made his official league debut for the Las Vegas Raiders. The rookie quarterback took the field with just over six minutes left during a 45-17 blowout loss to the New England Patriots. Despite entering facing a 28-point deficit, Mendoza praised his Raiders ...

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Sports•Sep 28, 2026

Alix Earle Fuels Fernando Mendoza Rumors With Telling Song Choice

Key Highlights: Alix Earle posted a Las Vegas video featuring “Fernando” in the background. Fans have linked Earle romantically to Raiders rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza. The post has intensified online speculation because Earle was previously linked to Tom Brady, who is connected to Mendoza through the Raiders organization. Alix Earle’s Las Vegas video fuels Raiders ...

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Sports•Aug 30, 2026

Fernando Mendoza Could Face Even Worse Raiders News Nobody Expected

Fernando Mendoza’s challenging start with the Las Vegas Raiders could take another unexpected turn after head coach Klint Kubiak declined to guarantee that the first…

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Sports•Aug 27, 2026

Curt Cignetti: Fernando Mendoza’s Raiders Success May Be Out of His Hands

Expectations are sky-high for Fernando Mendoza after the Las Vegas Raiders selected the former Indiana quarterback with the first overall pick in the 2026 NFL…

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