SEPTEMBER 2 • FANSIDED.COM
FERNANDO MENDOZA #15 - QUARTERBACK - LAS VEGAS RAIDERS
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These 4 Raiders benefit the most from Kirk Cousins officially being named QB1 The Las Vegas Raiders will start Kirk Cousins over Fernando Mendoza in Week 1. It's the right decision — and it should benefit these Raiders...
Raiders' Fernando Mendoza decision grants Chargers an immediate gift in AFC West race With the Los Angeles Chargers' difficult schedule, the division rival Las Vegas Raiders are the least of their worries. After a pair of easy...
SEPTEMBER 2 • BOLTBEAT.COM
Klint Kubiak selects Kirk Cousins as Raiders starting QB for opener against Miami
Kirk Cousins, as expected, will be the Raiders’ starting quarterback when Las Vegas opens its season at home Sept. 13 against Miami, coach Klint Kubiak announced WednesdaySEPTEMBER 2 • Associated Press
Fernando Mendoza not starting right away has precedent The Raiders are playing it safe with Fernando Mendoza in 2026.
SEPTEMBER 2 • THEBIGLEAD.COM
Klint Kubiak finally admitted that Kirk Cousins will be Raiders' starting QB Las Vegas Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak has finally revealed that Kirk Cousins will be the starting QB over Fernando Mendoza to begin the...
SEPTEMBER 2 • JUSTBLOGBABY.COM
Raiders name starting quarterback for Week 1 The Fernando Mendoza era will not begin in Week 1.
SEPTEMBER 2 • THEBIGLEAD.COM
Raiders explain why Kirk Cousins, not Fernando Mendoza, will start vs Dolphins The Las Vegas Raiders open the 2026 NFL season against the Miami Dolphins, with Klint Kubiak choosing Kirk Cousins over Fernando Mendoza at...
SEPTEMBER 2 • BOLAVIP.COM
Raiders remain confident in Fernando Mendoza, but rookie must earn his spot Fernando Mendoza was selected by the Las Vegas Raiders with the No. 1 overall pick in the latest NFL Draft, making him the franchise’s bigge...
SEPTEMBER 2 • BOLAVIP.COM
Raiders Name Kirk Cousins Starting Quarterback Over Fernando Mendoza
The Las Vegas Raiders have named Kirk Cousins their starting quarterback over No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza.SEPTEMBER 2 • FOX SPORTS
Deadspin | Raiders GM on Fernando Mendoza: 'His time is coming, but he's got to earn it' Deadspin | Raiders GM on Fernando Mendoza: 'His time is coming, but he's got to earn it'
SEPTEMBER 2 • DEADSPIN.COM
Raiders reveal the real plan for No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza | Sporting News The Raiders plan to begin with Kirk Cousins at quarterback, giving No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza time to earn the franchise job.
SEPTEMBER 2 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Kirk Cousins won't hold off Fernando Mendoza for as long as some people think On the question of when Fernando Mendoza will make his first start for the Las Vegas Raiders, the timeline for him to take over may be soone...
SEPTEMBER 1 • JUSTBLOGBABY.COM
Power shift: Mahomes saw it early: The moment Bo Nix signaled a new AFC West era for Denver
The Denver Broncos ended the Kansas City Chiefs' nine-year reign atop the AFC West last seasonSEPTEMBER 1 • Associated Press
Raiders' Kirk Cousins, Fernando Mendoza QB competition may be masking a bigger issue | Sporting News The Las Vegas Raiders shouldn't ignore this glaring issue.
AUGUST 30 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Raiders could have a quarterback controversy brewing in Las Vegas | Sporting News Kirk Cousins appears set to open the season as the Raiders’ starter, but rookie Fernando Mendoza has shown enough this preseason to make Las...
AUGUST 30 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Why Raider Nation Must Remain Patient With Fernando Mendoza Here is why fans of the Silver and Black should have no worries about their future franchise quarterback.
AUGUST 29 • SI.COM
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