The Ringer Fantasy Football Show on Fernando Mendoza

PodcastThe 26 Best Players Under 26, Part 1. Plus, a Request to the Seven and Craig's...June 8, 2026

From the episode

I am unusually optimistic that Fernando Mendoza will adjust to the NFL really quickly.

STACKED’s take

Positive signalProjection

Fernando Mendoza, the Raiders' rookie quarterback, shows promise with his maturity and accuracy, and he could quickly adjust to the NFL under a solid play caller.

Fernando MendozaQB · LVPlayer page — value, ADP, projections, and every insight

Fernando MendozaNeutralProjection

Mendoza's NFL-level performance remains uncertain despite top draft pedigree.

Yahoo Sports NFL

Fernando MendozaNeutralProjection

Mendoza ranked #38 QB; #1 pick's NFL-level performance remains unknown.

Yahoo Sports NFL

Fernando MendozaNegativeRole

Source hopes Mendoza plays soon; extended bench time won't help rookie development.

Yahoo Sports NFL

Fernando MendozaNegativeRole

Needs early playing time; extended bench time hurts rookie development.

Windy City Gridiron

Fernando MendozaPositiveNews

Raiders' Kirk Cousins knows Fernando Mendoza's time is coming: "It's just a matter of time before it really gets to a point where he looks back and h...

SleeperNFL

Fernando MendozaNeutralRole

Mendoza may get situational reps in games; franchise priority is keeping him healthy.

Yahoo Sports NFL

From the episode

STACKED’s take

More on Fernando Mendoza and from The Ringer Fantasy Football Show