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Assuming the Raiders decide to play the No. 1 pick of the 2026 draft in Week 10, he'd be in line for his first pro start and just second appearance after getting some garbage-time snaps in Week 5.

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Mendoza set for first pro start in Week 10 after Cousins trade.

Assuming the Raiders decide to play the No. 1 pick of the 2026 draft in Week 10, he'd be in line for his first pro start and just second appearance after getting some garbage-time snaps in Week 5. The source lists him as a winner in the trade deadline context, noting his opportunity to start.