The Action Network Sports Betting Podcast on Fernando Mendoza

PodcastNFL Futures Watch | Week 4September 29, 2026

From the episode

Fernando Mendoza is going to come in and not Kirk Cousins anymore. And now look, I like Mendoza long-term. So not about that, but a rookie quarterback is going to lower your ceiling.

Mentioned at 44:00 – 45:00

STACKED’s take

Negative signalProjection

Mendoza's arrival will lower Raiders' offensive ceiling; rookie QB limits upside.

The source states that when Fernando Mendoza enters the game (expected soon given the Raiders' brutal upcoming schedule), a rookie quarterback will 'lower your ceiling' for the Raiders offense. The source likes Mendoza long-term but emphasizes that his arrival will result in more losses for the team.