# Raiders vs. Seahawks key matchups as Fernando Mendoza takes over at QB > HelixNews · Web page: https://helixnews.one/story/3564840 · All pages for agents: https://helixnews.one/llms.txt 7 outlets covering · First listed: Yahoo Sports, Nov 13, 2026, 2:16 PM · Read it: Fernando Mendoza vs. a blitzing safety, Maxx Crosby vs. a banged-up line and Seattle's play-action game headline the Raiders vs. Seahawks matchups. ## Who's covering it In the order they published: - Nov 12, 2026, 7:01 AM: [Fernando Mendoza embraces 'once-in-a-lifetime' chance as Raiders' QB1, credits Kirk Cousins' mentorship]() — Fox News (TV network, United States, rated Right) Kirk Cousins' surprising trade to the Minnesota Vikings left Fernando Mendoza with "no inkling" as the Raiders' new QB1 prepares for Sunday. - Nov 13, 2026, 5:00 AM: [Fernando Mendoza Gets a Harsh Reality Check From Ex-Raiders HC Ahead of Seahawks Clash]() — EssentiallySports (Sports) After spending nine weeks watching veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins run the show for the Las Vegas Raiders, Fernando Mendoza will finally get the chance to start a game for the Raiders in the Week 10 game against the Seattle Seahawks. However, Jon Gruden has some bad news for the rookie quarterback. “The Raiders can’t run - Nov 13, 2026, 7:00 AM: [Ahead of Fernando Mendoza's first start, the Raiders believe their rookie will thrive]() — The Athletic (Sports, United States) After trading Kirk Cousins on Tuesday, Las Vegas plans on staying in the playoff hunt with Mendoza behind center. - Nov 13, 2026, 9:00 AM: [Seahawks vs. Raiders picks: Fernando Mendoza era begins, most historical trends against No. 1 overall pick]() — CBS Sports (Sports, United States) Raiders No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza makes his first NFL start Sunday vs. Seattle - Nov 13, 2026, 11:08 AM: [Raiders throwing Fernando Mendoza into Seahawks’ QB meat grinder: Inside his first NFL test]() — NY Post (Newspaper, United States, rated Lean right) Fernando Mendoza waited nine weeks to make his first NFL start. The reward for all that patience? A Sunday afternoon with the Seattle Seahawks and Mike Macdonald, one of the NFL’s sharpest defensive minds. Judging by what he’s done to rookie quarterbacks, somebody in the scheduling department owes the kid an apology. Which brings us,... - Nov 13, 2026, 2:00 PM: [5 Key Things to Know About Seahawks vs. Raiders in Week 10]() — Sports Illustrated (Sports, United States) The Seattle Seahawks renew acquaintances with a former diviisonal rival this Sunday in Sin City. - Nov 13, 2026, 2:16 PM: [Raiders vs. Seahawks key matchups as Fernando Mendoza takes over at QB]() — Yahoo Sports (Sports, United States) Fernando Mendoza vs. a blitzing safety, Maxx Crosby vs. a banged-up line and Seattle's play-action game headline the Raiders vs. Seahawks matchups.