Fantasy Football with Ian Hartitz on Fernando Mendoza

VideoCaptured September 4, 2026

From the video

I'm confident, though, that once we do see Cousins go to Mendoza, I think it's going to be 2025 Saints S... When you got the year-one play-caller QB combo with a quarterback that you can reasonably believe will be the future of your franchise, there's no taking, there's no benching guys in week 17 or 18.

Mentioned at 29:08 – 31:46

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Raiders will prioritize development once Fernando Mendoza starts

Ian Hartitz expresses confidence in the Raiders' future with Fernando Mendoza, noting that once he takes over as the starter, the team will prioritize development and momentum rather than benching players late in the season, similar to the 2025 Saints' approach.