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Kirk Cousins took all the first-team reps, while Fernando Mendoza took all the second-team reps.

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Mendoza relegated to second-team reps; Cousins favored for Week 1.

Fernando Mendoza took all second-team reps in Sunday's padded practice, with Kirk Cousins taking all first-team reps, indicating the Raiders are leaning heavily toward Cousins as the Week 1 starter.

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9th-ranked dynasty rookie QB with slight market undervaluation.

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Mendoza's first start was rough: 7-of-15 with pick-six; acknowledged steep NFL learning curve.

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Mendoza's pick six in second drive highlighted early offensive struggles.

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Mendoza still competing with Cousins for Raiders starting QB job entering final preseason.

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Kubiak impressed with Mendoza's preparation and third-down execution despite preseason struggles.

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Mendoza showed preparation and third-down poise but threw a pick-six in preseason game vs. Texans.

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