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Sports•Nov 12, 2026

Why the Raiders Made a Tough Decision on Fernando Mendoza After Trading Kirk Cousins: “I want to stop short of saying he’s earned it”

Key Highlights: Fernando Mendoza will become the Las Vegas Raiders’ starting quarterback after Kirk Cousins was traded to the Minnesota Vikings. Raiders general manager John Spytek said Mendoza’s development as a quarterback, teammate, leader and person made the decision possible. Mendoza’s first start will come against the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks. Fernando Mendoza ...

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Sports•Nov 11, 2026

Raiders’ Fernando Mendoza Joins Rare List of No. 1 Overall Picks Making Midseason Debuts

Key Highlights Kirk Cousins returns to the Minnesota Vikings after the trade deadline, joining a 6-2 team with an elite defense. Fernando Mendoza is set to make his first official NFL start for the Las Vegas Raiders against the Seattle Seahawks. Mendoza will face another difficult test in Week 2 of his starting tenure when ...

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Sports•Oct 31, 2026

Fernando Mendoza Is Indiana’s “perfect ex” and Another Title Wouldn’t Feel the Same Without Him, Barstool Personality Says

Key Highlights A viral clip by Barstool Sports personality Ella Grif comparing former Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza to a “perfect ex” surpassed 1.2 million views in roughly two days. Mendoza led the Indiana Hoosiers to a flawless 16-0 season, their first national championship, and won the school’s first Heisman Trophy before being drafted No. 1 ...

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Sports•Oct 16, 2026

Is Week 8 Fernando Mendoza Time? Raiders’ Losing Streak Puts Kirk Cousins Under Pressure

Key Highlights: The Las Vegas Raiders have dropped two consecutive games following a 3-0 start, culminating in a 41-17 blowout loss to the New England Patriots. While 38-year-old veteran Kirk Cousins ranks near the top of several NFL efficiency metrics with 12 passing touchdowns, rookie No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza is looming as the ...

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Sports•Oct 11, 2026

Fernando Mendoza Praises Raiders’ Fight After Brutal Loss to Patriots in NFL Debut

Key Highlights: Fernando Mendoza, selected No. 1 overall in the 2026 NFL Draft, made his official league debut for the Las Vegas Raiders. The rookie quarterback took the field with just over six minutes left during a 45-17 blowout loss to the New England Patriots. Despite entering facing a 28-point deficit, Mendoza praised his Raiders ...

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Celebs•Oct 11, 2026

How to Watch Raiders vs. Patriots: NFL Live Stream for Free Online

Key Highlights: The Las Vegas Raiders face the New England Patriots in Week 5 action at Gillette Stadium, kicking off at 1 p.m. ET on October 11. New Zealand’s TVNZ is providing a free live stream of the NFL matchup, which international viewers can access using a virtual private network (VPN). ExpressVPN offers server access ...

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Sports•Oct 5, 2026

New Angle Shows Tyquan Thornton Getting Back Up After Horrific Ankle Injury

Key Highlights: Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyquan Thornton suffered a severe left leg injury during the team’s 30-27 victory against the Las Vegas Raiders. New fan footage captured Thornton standing up and signaling for a first down on pure adrenaline before collapsing back to the turf. Head coach Andy Reid delivered a concerning update ...

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Sports•Oct 5, 2026

NFL Week 4 Round-Up: Kansas City Chiefs, San Francisco 49ers and Minnesota Vikings Stay Unbeaten

Key Highlights The Kansas City Chiefs edged the Las Vegas Raiders 30-27 in a dramatic fourth quarter featuring three lead changes. Running back Kenneth Walker starred with 177 rushing yards and two touchdowns scored in just 19 seconds following a forced fumble on a kickoff return. Las Vegas quarterback Kirk Cousins was intercepted on the ...

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Sports•Oct 4, 2026

Patrick Mahomes Gives Fans an Injury Scare Just as High Hopes for His Season Rise

Key Highlights: A viral arrival video of Patrick Mahomes in Las Vegas prompted fan speculation over how he was walking down the plane stairs. Observers noted that the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback appeared cautious with his right leg, relying more heavily on his left knee following offseason surgery recovery. Despite the fan chatter, the coaching ...

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Sports•Oct 3, 2026

Raiders Must Stop Chiefs’ Biggest Weapon Outside Patrick Mahomes to Secure Win

Key Highlights: The undefeated Las Vegas Raiders host the 3-0 Kansas City Chiefs at Allegiant Stadium in a pivotal Week 4 AFC West showdown. NFL.com senior staff editor Brooke Cersosimo designated containing Chiefs running back Kenneth Walker III as a “huge key” to the game, predicting a 26-24 Raiders victory. Kirk Cousins leads a surging ...

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Sports•Sep 28, 2026

Alix Earle Fuels Fernando Mendoza Rumors With Telling Song Choice

Key Highlights: Alix Earle posted a Las Vegas video featuring “Fernando” in the background. Fans have linked Earle romantically to Raiders rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza. The post has intensified online speculation because Earle was previously linked to Tom Brady, who is connected to Mendoza through the Raiders organization. Alix Earle’s Las Vegas video fuels Raiders ...

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Celebs•Sep 27, 2026

Raiders vs. Saints NFL Live Stream: How to Watch Online for Free

Key Highlights Las Vegas Raiders (2-0) face New Orleans Saints (1-1) in Week 3 at Caesars Superdome, kickoff 4:25 p.m. ET on September 27. TVNZ offers a free live stream of the game, but access is geo-restricted to New Zealand; viewers worldwide can unlock it using a VPN such as ExpressVPN. ExpressVPN provides servers in ...

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