# Why Raiders’ Seahawks clash is more about Klint Kubiak than Fernando Mendoza > HelixNews · Web page: https://helixnews.one/story/3739584 · All pages for agents: https://helixnews.one/llms.txt 4 outlets covering · First listed: Yahoo Sports, Nov 13, 2026, 5:57 PM · Read it: Rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza is set to make his first career start in Week 10 against the Seattle Seahawks. While all eyes are on the 2026 No. 1 pick overall, NFL analyst Marcus Spears appears to believe head coach Klint Kubiak is facing more pressure ahead of Sunday’s contest. During the latest segment of “NFL on ESPN,” Spears explains that ## Who's covering it In the order they published: - 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: [How the Seahawks are preparing for old friend Klint Kubiak (and the Raiders' new QB)]() — The Athletic (Sports, United States) The Seahawks' offense isn't quite the same without Kubiak. Now the defense must stop him in No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza's first start. - Nov 13, 2026, 5:57 PM: [Why Raiders’ Seahawks clash is more about Klint Kubiak than Fernando Mendoza]() — Yahoo Sports (Sports, United States) Rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza is set to make his first career start in Week 10 against the Seattle Seahawks. While all eyes are on the 2026 No. 1 pick overall, NFL analyst Marcus Spears appears to believe head coach Klint Kubiak is facing more pressure ahead of Sunday’s contest. During the latest segment of “NFL on ESPN,” Spears explains that - Nov 13, 2026, 6:30 PM: [What to Expect From Seahawks' RB Split vs. Raiders]() — Sports Illustrated (Sports, United States) The Seahawks are still working out how to use their top running backs.