# How Fernando Mendoza changes the Raiders offense ahead of his first NFL start

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8 outlets covering · First listed: The Athletic, Nov 11, 2026, 7:39 AM · Read it: <https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7772427/2026/11/11/raiders-fernando-mendoza-scouting-report-seahawks/>

With Kirk Cousins traded on Tuesday, the rookie is set to start against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday.

## Who's covering it

In the order they published:

- Nov 10, 2026, 1:57 PM: [NFL trade deadline: Kirk Cousins returns to Vikings as Raiders hand starting job to Fernando Mendoza](<https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/nov/10/kirk-cousins-minnesota-vikings-las-vegas-raiders-trade-fernando-mendoza>) — Guardian (Newspaper, United Kingdom)
  Minnesota acquire veteran quarterback for 2027 pickCousins returns to Vikings after six seasons with teamNo 1 pick Mendoza set to make first NFL startKirk Cousins is heading back to Minnesota.The Vikings have acquired the veteran quarterback from the Las Vegas Raiders in exchange for a third-round pick in the 2027 draft, according to multiple reports, including from ESPN’s Adam Schefter and NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.
- Nov 10, 2026, 2:04 PM: [Fernando Mendoza in line to make first start vs. Seahawks on Sunday](<https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/fernando-mendoza-in-line-to-make-first-start-vs-seahawks-on-sunday>) — ProFootballTalk (Sports, United States)
  So you want to be a quarterback in the NFL.
- Nov 10, 2026, 2:58 PM: [2026 NFL OROY Odds: Set For First Start, Fernando Mendoza Now Favored](<https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/2026-27-nfl-offensive-rookie-year-odds>) — Fox Sports (Sports, United States)
  Let Fernando Mendoza cook. The new Raiders' starter is favored to win OROY. See the latest odds.
- Nov 10, 2026, 3:21 PM: [Fantasy Football Waiver Alert: Fernando Mendoza Named Raiders Starting QB. How Does It Affect Brock Bowers' Value?](<https://www.si.com/onsi/fantasy/nfl/fantasy-football-waiver-alert-fernando-mendoza-named-raiders-starting-qb-how-does-it-affect-brock-bowers-value>) — Sports Illustrated (Sports, United States)
  Analyzing Fernando Mendoza taking over as the Raiders' starting QB. What it means for fantasy football value, Brock Bowers, and Tre Tucker.
- Nov 10, 2026, 4:41 PM: [Former Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza to start for Las Vegas Raiders](<https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/former-indiana-quarterback-fernando-mendoza-224120914.html>) — Yahoo Sports (Sports, United States)
  The Raiders traded starter Kirk Cousins to the Vikings, paving the way for Mendoza to take over at quarterback.
- Nov 11, 2026, 6:25 AM: [Raiders GM says Fernando Mendoza 'passed every test' to earn starting job after Kirk Cousins trade](<https://www.foxnews.com/outkick-sports/raiders-gm-fernando-mendoza-passed-every-test-earn-starting-job-kirk-cousins-trade>) — Fox News (TV network, United States)
  Fernando Mendoza will make his first career start Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks after the Las Vegas Raiders traded Kirk Cousins to Minnesota.
- Nov 11, 2026, 7:39 AM: [How Fernando Mendoza changes the Raiders offense ahead of his first NFL start](<https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7772427/2026/11/11/raiders-fernando-mendoza-scouting-report-seahawks/>) — The Athletic (Sports, United States)
  With Kirk Cousins traded on Tuesday, the rookie is set to start against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday.
- Nov 11, 2026, 7:57 AM: [Fernando Mendoza new favorite to win Offensive Rookie of the Year ahead of his first NFL start](<https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/raiders-fernando-mendoza-offensive-rookie-year-favorite-first-nfl-start/>) — CBS Sports (Sports, United States)
  A wide-open race puts the No. 1 overall pick atop the odds board before his first career start, though a brutal schedule against top defenses looms