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ArticleNFL Week 1 picks: Rams prevail over 49ers; Broncos beat ChiefsSeptember 9, 2026

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even after a strong camp from No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza.

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Mendoza (No. 1 pick) had strong camp; Cousins starts Week 1.

Fernando Mendoza, the No. 1 overall pick, had a strong camp for Las Vegas, but Kirk Cousins is the starter heading into Week 1 against Miami.

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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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