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we haven't even seen Fernando Mendoza, the first overall pick in the 2026 draft, on the field for the Raiders yet, because veteran Kirk Cousins is playing at such an unexpectedly high level.

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Mendoza benched; Cousins' strong play delays first overall pick's debut.

Mendoza, the first overall pick in the 2026 draft by the Las Vegas Raiders, has not yet played because veteran Kirk Cousins is performing at such an unexpectedly high level that the Raiders have not needed to deploy him.