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Fernando Mendoza faces top-ranked Seattle Seahawks’ defense in 1st start for Las Vegas Raiders Week 10 key matchups

Fernando Mendoza faces top-ranked Seattle Seahawks’ defense in 1st start for Las Vegas Raiders Week 10 key matchups

Not an ideal opponent for the No. 1 pick to get his feet wet.

Seahawks vs. Raiders, Week 10 preview: Seattle’s ground game has a big opportunity

Seahawks vs. Raiders, Week 10 preview: Seattle’s ground game has a big opportunity

Seattle must exploit the Raiders' weak run defense, contain Brock Bowers and pressure rookie QB Fernando Mendoza.

Seahawks defense presents a major test for rookie Raiders QB Fernando Mendoza

Seahawks defense presents a major test for rookie Raiders QB Fernando Mendoza

Mendoza gets his first NFL start against Seattle, where Macdonald’s defense has made life difficult for rookie QBs.

Things to consider as Fernando Mendoza era begins

Things to consider as Fernando Mendoza era begins

Rookie quarterback will be watched closely

Raiders HC Klint Kubiak has full faith in Fernando Mendoza

Raiders HC Klint Kubiak has full faith in Fernando Mendoza

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak expressed full faith in Fernando Mendoza ahead of his first career start.

Fernando Mendoza ready for challenge

Fernando Mendoza ready for challenge

Rookie quarterback will make starting debut Sunday

Kirk Cousins-Fernando Mendoza leads Las Vegas Raiders’ talk in Week 10 NFL Power Rankings

Kirk Cousins-Fernando Mendoza leads Las Vegas Raiders’ talk in Week 10 NFL Power Rankings

Meanwhile, the Silver and Black are floating around the 20 mark in most rankings

Las Vegas Raiders Owner Mark Davis Endorses Fernando Mendoza as Starting Quarterback Following Kirk Cousins Trade

Las Vegas Raiders Owner Mark Davis Endorses Fernando Mendoza as Starting Quarterback Following Kirk Cousins Trade

Las Vegas Raiders Owner Mark Davis Endorses Fernando Mendoza as Starting Quarterback Following Kirk Cousins Trade

Fernando Mendoza gets 3-word message from Kirk Cousins after Raiders trade

Fernando Mendoza gets 3-word message from Kirk Cousins after Raiders trade

After Kirk Cousins was traded to the Minnesota Vikings by the Las Vegas Raiders, Fernando Mendoza is expected to take over at "QB1" for the Raiders.

NFL trade deadline news: Raiders trade Kirk Cousins ahead of Seahawks game

NFL trade deadline news: Raiders trade Kirk Cousins ahead of Seahawks game

It looks like Fernando Mendoza will get his first NFL start against Mike Macdonald’s defense.

Raiders trade QB Kirk Cousins to Vikings, Seahawks will face Fernando Mendoza

Raiders trade QB Kirk Cousins to Vikings, Seahawks will face Fernando Mendoza

Fernando Mendoza will make his NFL debut against the reigning champs

Raiders' rookie quarterback poised to make 2nd career start vs. Broncos

Raiders' rookie quarterback poised to make 2nd career start vs. Broncos

Raiders QB Fernando Mendoza will face defending Super Bowl champion Seahawks in Week 10, then Broncos coming out of their bye at Mile High in Week 11.