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ArticleRaiders-Rams:16 things we learnedOctober 26, 2026

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Kubiak raised some eyebrows when asked after the game if he is thinking about replacing quarterback Kirk Cousins with rookie Fernando Mendoza.

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Mendoza mentioned as potential QB option amid Raiders' offensive struggles.

Rookie Fernando Mendoza was mentioned by coach Klint Kubiak as a potential replacement for Kirk Cousins after the Raiders' loss, though Kubiak's response suggested the team's issues extend beyond the quarterback position.

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Raiders' rookie QB Mendoza's path to starting role remains uncertain.

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Pressure for Mendoza debut will mount with continued losses despite Cousins' play

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Raiders weighing immediate starts vs. waiting for softer December schedule

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Week 13 bye may be too late; tough schedule (4 top-12 defenses in 5 games) complicates timing

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No. 1 pick waiting longer than expected for first start; Cousins' play delays debut

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Mendoza's debut timing debated as Raiders lose four straight with Cousins still starting.

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