Fernando Mendoza set to start for Raiders in Week 10 against Seahawks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 11, 2026, 1:35 PM
Last updated Nov 11, 2026
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza will make his first career start in Week 10 against the Seattle Seahawks. This follows the trade of Kirk Cousins to the Minnesota Vikings, leaving Mendoza as the team's starting QB. Fantasy managers are evaluating whether to add Mendoza, especially in superflex leagues, as he faces tough defenses in his first two starts. After a bye in Week 13, his schedule eases with matchups against lower-ranked defenses. Additionally, other key players impacted by recent trades include Justin Jefferson, Josh Downs, and Keenan Allen, who have all seen shifts in their fantasy value.
- •Mendoza will start against the Seahawks following Kirk Cousins' trade.
- •He faces challenging matchups with Seattle and Denver initially.
- •Post-bye, he encounters weaker defenses like the Titans and Cardinals.
- •Justin Jefferson's fantasy stock rises with Cousins returning to the Vikings.
- •Keenan Allen may have an immediate role with the 49ers amidst injuries.
- 1:35 PMYahoo Sports — Week 10 Fantasy Football Mailbag: Should Managers Add Fernando Mendoza?
"Discussing whether or not to add Fernando Mendoza is among the three questions answered in our Week 10 fantasy football mailbag.
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