The future of the Las Vegas Raiders is here! After trading veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins to the Minnesota Vikings, rookie QB Fernando Mendoza will get his first NFL regular-season start.
The Raiders (4-5) will host the Seattle Seahawks (5-4) on Sunday at 4:05 p.m. ET. It's a pivotal matchup for Las Vegas as the teams looks to keep their playoffs hope alive, but it won't come easy as they face the defending Super Bowl champion Seahawks and their strong brand of defense.
For Raiders fans, Mendoza's debut offers an opportunity to celebrate the beginning of a new era. After leading Indiana to a historic 16-0 season and a national championship, the young quarterback now has a chance to make his mark in the NFL.
Whether you're looking to represent
Mendoza in silver and black or commemorate his unforgettable college career, there are several jerseys and collectibles available to celebrate the quarterback's journey from Indiana to the NFL.
Get Fernando Mendoza's Raiders jersey
Fernando Mendoza is gearing up for his NFL start, shop his Las Vegas Raiders jersey now
Fernando Mendoza Las Vegas Raiders Nike Team Game Jersey
Be ready for Fernando Mendoza's highly anticipated NFL debut with this black Raiders jersey, the same color he'll wear when he takes the field for his first start against the Seahawks.
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Fernando Mendoza Las Vegas Raiders Nike Game Jersey - White
Get in on the ground floor of the Fernando Mendoza era in Las Vegas with this white Nike Raiders jersey, featuring his name and number, breathable mesh panels and a comfortable game-day fit.
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Fernando Mendoza Las Vegas Raiders Nike Alternate Game Player Jersey - White
The future of Raiders football starts with Fernando Mendoza, and this white alternate Nike jersey gives fans another way to show their support for the rookie quarterback as he begins his NFL career.
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Honor Fernando Mendoza's Indiana legacy with his National Championship Hoosiers jersey
adidas Adult Indiana Hoosiers Fernando Mendoza 2026 CFP National Champions Football Jersey
Before becoming the future of the Raiders, Fernando Mendoza led Indiana to a perfect 16-0 season and its first national championship, and this adidas jersey celebrates that historic achievement with a special 2026 CFP Champions patch.
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PERFECT! How Indiana completed the greatest college football story ever told
Relive Fernando Mendoza's unforgettable championship season with this 208-page hardcover collector's book, packed with exclusive photography, behind-the-scenes stories and game-by-game coverage of Indiana's perfect 16-0 run.
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The Mendoza Leap — Greatest Play in Indiana Football History Framed
Own a piece of Hoosiers history with this framed print capturing Fernando Mendoza's legendary leap, an unforgettable moment from Indiana's championship run that's perfect for any fan cave, office or sports collection.
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Is Fernando Mendoza starting today for the Raiders?
Yes, as of Week 10, Fernando Mendoza is the expected starter for the Las Vegas Raiders after they traded veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins to the Minnesota Vikings.
Las Vegas Raiders schedule, tickets
- Week 1: Las Vegas Raiders vs. Miami Dolphins - WIN 27-13
- Week 2: Las Vegas Raiders at Los Angeles Chargers - WIN 26-14
- Week 3: Las Vegas Raiders at New Orleans Saints - WIN 35-27
- Week 4: Las Vegas Raiders vs. Kansas City Chiefs - LOSS 30-27
- Week 5: Las Vegas Raiders at New England Patriots - LOSS 45-17
- Week 6: Las Vegas Raiders vs. Buffalo Bills - LOSS 33-30
- Week 7: Las Vegas Raiders vs. Los Angeles Rams - LOSS 35-21
- Week 8: Las Vegas Raiders at New York Jets - WIN 38-33
- Week 9: Las Vegas Raiders at San Francisco 49ers - LOSS 38-17
- Week 10: Las Vegas Raiders vs. Seattle Seahawks - Sunday, Nov. 15 at 4:05 p.m. ET
- Week 11: Las Vegas Raiders at Denver Broncos - Sunday, Nov. 22 at 4:25 p.m. ET
- Week 12: Las Vegas Raiders at Cleveland Browns - Sunday, Nov. 29 at 1 p.m. ET
- Week 13: Bye Week
- Week 14: Las Vegas Raiders vs. Los Angeles Chargers - Sunday, Dec. 13 at 4:05 p.m. ET
- Week 15: Las Vegas Raiders vs. Denver Broncos - Sunday, Dec. 20 at 4:25 p.m. ET
- Week 16: Las Vegas Raiders vs. Tennessee Titans - Sunday, Dec. 27 at 4:05 p.m. ET
- Week 17: Las Vegas Raiders at Arizona Cardinals - Sunday, Jan. 3 at 4:05 p.m. ET
- Week 18: Las Vegas Raiders at Kansas City Chiefs - TBD
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