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Fernando Mendoza prepares for NFL debut as Raiders face Seahawks

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 12, 2026, 4:00 PM

Last updated Nov 12, 2026

Fernando Mendoza prepares for NFL debut as Raiders face Seahawks

Summary

Fernando Mendoza is set to start for the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks. After Kirk Cousins joined the Minnesota Vikings, Mendoza's path to the starting role accelerated. The rookie quarterback has received mentorship from Tom Brady, who emphasized leadership and competitiveness in their discussions. Although Brady will not attend the game, Mendoza aims to showcase his abilities against a challenging Seahawks defense that recently limited the Kansas City Chiefs' offense.

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Key Details

•Fernando Mendoza makes his NFL starting debut on November 12.
•The Raiders face the Seattle Seahawks, the reigning Super Bowl champions.
•Kirk Cousins’ departure expedited Mendoza's promotion to starter.
•Mendoza has been advised by Raiders co-owner Tom Brady.
•Brady will be covering another game instead of watching Mendoza live.

Latest Updates

4:00 PMYahoo Sports — What Tom Brady has already told Fernando Mendoza ahead of his Raiders debut start

What they're saying

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A massive day awaits the Las Vegas Raiders and Fernando Mendoza on Sunday as the rookie quarterback prepares for his debut start in the NFL. Kirk Cousins’ departure to join the Minnesota Vikings has fast-tracked Mendoza’s timeline to becoming the starter in Vegas.
— Yahoo Sports

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