Mendoza’s Rise as Raiders’ QB Hope | Las Vegas Raiders News

The Raiders’ top pick, Fernando Mendoza, is emerging as their franchise quarterback candidate after a promising preseason. Though not slated to start Week 1, Mendoza’s growing confidence, improved playbook mastery, and clutch throws—including a touchdown and no interceptions in his first game—are making him hard to ignore. A pick-six and some sacks in later games don’t overshadow his flashes of potential. With head coach Klint Kubiak weighing his options, Mendoza’s performance could be the key to turning the Raiders’ fortunes around for years to come. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/df8039305400c060