ESPN Fantasy Football on Fernando Mendoza

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Fernando Mendoza, the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft, might be a fantasy star in September if he pushes aside Kirk Cousins, or he might sit for months. He has little place in a standard fantasy draft (one QB, 10 teams) this season.

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Mendoza's uncertain role with Raiders makes him a standard league avoid.

Mendoza is flagged as unsuitable for standard fantasy drafts. The No. 1 pick in the 2025 NFL draft by the Las Vegas Raiders, he might be a fantasy star in September if he pushes aside Kirk Cousins, or he might sit for months. He has little place in a standard fantasy draft (one QB, 10 teams) this season, though he may have a role in deeper formats.