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Fernando Mendoza, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, has been named the Raiders' starting quarterback following Kirk Cousins' trade to Minnesota. Mendoza has appeared in just one regular-season game, completing six of eight passes for 48 yards against New England. Sunday will be his first NFL start.
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Mendoza's first NFL start vs. elite Seahawks defense that held Arizona to 3 points.

Mendoza, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, has been named the Raiders' starting quarterback following Kirk Cousins' trade to Minnesota. He has appeared in just one regular-season game (6-of-8 for 48 yards vs. New England) and Sunday will be his first NFL start—a significant challenge against Mike Macdonald's Seahawks defense, which entered Week 10 ranked among the league's best and held Arizona to 3 points, 50 rushing yards, and 166 passing yards with 3 sacks. Seattle is likely to use simulated pressures, disguised coverages, and different blitz looks to force Mendoza to identify the defense, recognize pressure, and process reads quickly.

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