Fernando Mendoza
#15 · QB · Las Vegas Raiders
Recent Form & Trends
Top 5 stats — last-10-game averages, how often they beat the line, the direction they're trending, and how this year stacks up against seasons past.
Long Rushing
Line 1
2026
1
Yards Per Rush Attempt
Line 1
2026
1
Rushing Yards
Line 1
2026
1
Rushing Attempts
Line 0.5
2026
0.3
Passer Rating
Line 30
2026
29.9
Last 10 Games
| Game | Opp | Long Rushing | Yards Per Rush Attempt | Rushing Yards | Rushing Attempts | Passer Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 11L | @ NE | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 89.6 |
| Sep 20W | @ LAC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 13W | vs MIA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Green = beat the listed line that game. Information only — no predictions or recommendations.
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Passing Yards
opened at 268.5
Cross-Book Comparison
Injury & Status History
A running log of this player's status changes — each entry links to the original source.
Fernando Mendoza — Active
Mendoza didn't see any action for the second straight week after he got his toes wet in the team's Week 5 loss to New England. With the Raiders falling to 3-4 with the loss in Week 7, current starting quarterback Kirk Cousins may not remain in that role for much longer. Las Vegas will travel to face the Jets in Week 8 before a trio of tough matchups against the 49ers, Seahawks and Broncos in the ensuing three weeks.
Fernando Mendoza — Active
Mendoza got his first taste of NFL action during the Raiders' final offensive drive in their Week 5 blowout loss to the Patriots, but the rookie first overall pick observed Sunday's game from the sidelines. The Raiders have dropped each of their last three games, and if veteran Kirk Cousins cannot right the ship, then head coach Klint Kubiak may turn the keys over the Mendoza in the next few weeks. The Raiders will stay home for Week 7 against the Rams on Oct. 25.
Fernando Mendoza — Active
With the game out of hand, Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak elected to give Mendoza his first NFL snaps on the team's final drive of the game, and the No. 1 overall pick acquitted himself well in a low-pressure situation, with his longest completion going for 16 yards to Tre Tucker. Mendoza even led Las Vegas into the red zone, but he came up just short on a fourth-and-4 from New England's 14-yard line as he scrambled for the sticks. It may be only a matter of time until Mendoza replaces Kirk Cousins under center on a permanent basis, but a switch may not be imminent with the veteran quarterback having led the team to a 3-2 record. Mendoza has at least given his coach some early confidence that he'll be ready when the time comes for him to start.
Fernando Mendoza — Active
Mendoza spent all of Sunday's game on the sidelines while Kirk Cousins took every snap under center, with the veteran quarterback completing 31 of 52 passes for 365 yards, two touchdowns and one interception. Even with the loss, the Raiders are off to a 3-1 start to the season, so Mendoza is unlikely to see playing time unless Cousins were to miss time or Las Vegas' 2026 campaign takes a turn for the worse.
Fernando Mendoza — Active
Kirk Cousins again took every snap under center for Las Vegas in the high-scoring victory. There was some thought before the start of the season that Mendoza could work his way into the starting role quickly if Cousins or the team struggled, but instead Las Vegas is 3-0 and the veteran QB is tied for the NFL lead with nine touchdown passes. Mendoza will continue to learn on the sidelines until Cousins slows down, but the first overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft is still expected to get his chance before the season is over.
News & Status Timeline
Fernando Mendoza — Active
Mendoza didn't see any action for the second straight week after he got his toes wet in the team's Week 5 loss to New England. With the Raiders falling to 3-4 with the loss in Week 7, current starting quarterback Kirk Cousins may not remain in that role for much longer. Las Vegas will travel to face the Jets in Week 8 before a trio of tough matchups against the 49ers, Seahawks and Broncos in the ensuing three weeks.
ESPN Injury Report ↗Fernando Mendoza — Active
Mendoza got his first taste of NFL action during the Raiders' final offensive drive in their Week 5 blowout loss to the Patriots, but the rookie first overall pick observed Sunday's game from the sidelines. The Raiders have dropped each of their last three games, and if veteran Kirk Cousins cannot right the ship, then head coach Klint Kubiak may turn the keys over the Mendoza in the next few weeks. The Raiders will stay home for Week 7 against the Rams on Oct. 25.
ESPN Injury Report ↗Fernando Mendoza — Active
With the game out of hand, Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak elected to give Mendoza his first NFL snaps on the team's final drive of the game, and the No. 1 overall pick acquitted himself well in a low-pressure situation, with his longest completion going for 16 yards to Tre Tucker. Mendoza even led Las Vegas into the red zone, but he came up just short on a fourth-and-4 from New England's 14-yard line as he scrambled for the sticks. It may be only a matter of time until Mendoza replaces Kirk Cousins under center on a permanent basis, but a switch may not be imminent with the veteran quarterback having led the team to a 3-2 record. Mendoza has at least given his coach some early confidence that he'll be ready when the time comes for him to start.
ESPN Injury Report ↗Fernando Mendoza — Active
Mendoza spent all of Sunday's game on the sidelines while Kirk Cousins took every snap under center, with the veteran quarterback completing 31 of 52 passes for 365 yards, two touchdowns and one interception. Even with the loss, the Raiders are off to a 3-1 start to the season, so Mendoza is unlikely to see playing time unless Cousins were to miss time or Las Vegas' 2026 campaign takes a turn for the worse.
ESPN Injury Report ↗Fernando Mendoza — Active
Kirk Cousins again took every snap under center for Las Vegas in the high-scoring victory. There was some thought before the start of the season that Mendoza could work his way into the starting role quickly if Cousins or the team struggled, but instead Las Vegas is 3-0 and the veteran QB is tied for the NFL lead with nine touchdown passes. Mendoza will continue to learn on the sidelines until Cousins slows down, but the first overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft is still expected to get his chance before the season is over.
ESPN Injury Report ↗