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Article2026 NFL Award Picks, from Favorites to LongshotsSeptember 8, 2026

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With Fernando Mendoza not being the starter to start the year and not sounding like the Raiders plan to start him soon, we're free to look elsewhere.

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Mendoza unlikely for OROY; Raiders not planning early starter role.

Fernando Mendoza is listed at +750 odds for Offensive Rookie of the Year but is ruled out as a contender by the source. The source notes that Mendoza is not the starter to begin the year and the Raiders do not appear to plan to start him soon, making him unlikely to accumulate the early volume needed to win OROY.

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Fernando MendozaNeutralProjection

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

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Fernando MendozaNeutralProjection

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

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Fernando MendozaNegativeRole

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

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Fernando MendozaNegativeRole

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

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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...

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Fernando MendozaNeutralRole

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

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