Raiders rookie Fernando Mendoza may not start until December

Las Vegas Raiders' quarterback Fernando Mendoza, the No. 1 overall pick, is speculated to start in December rather than Week 1. Head coach Klint Kubiak and general manager John Spytek have indicated a preference for Mendoza to observe from the bench initially. The team's decision is influenced by a challenging schedule from Weeks 4-11, where they face multiple playoff teams and have four road games in November. It appears the transition from veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins to Mendoza may occur after the team's Week 13 bye.

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