AFC Notes: Fernando Mendoza, Amani Hooker, Broncos, Raiders, Titans

Raiders name Fernando Mendoza starter after Cousins trade, cite readiness

HENDERSON, Nev. — The Las Vegas Raiders named No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza their starting quarterback after trading veteran Kirk Cousins to the Minnesota Vikings, believing the rookie is prepared to take over immediately. Coach Klint Kubiak pointed to Mendoza’s weekly gains in accuracy and his growing command of the offense as key reasons for […]

NFL Insider Explains Why It's the Right Time for Fernando Mendoza to Start

When the Las Vegas Raiders selected Fernando Mendoza first overall in the 2026 NFL Draft back in April, it was expected that the team would start the rookie quarterback at some point this season. However, the Raiders already planned to start veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins to begin the season as…

AFC Notes: Fernando Mendoza, Amani Hooker, Broncos, Raiders, Titans

Broncos The Broncos are going into their Week 10 bye. Denver QB Bo Nix feels the bye provides a good refresher for the team and is needed at this point of the season.  “I love the bye week,” Nix said, via BroncosWire. “The bye week is awesome. You get stuck in Groundhog Day over time doing the same thing over and over every week. I can tell you exactly what I’m doing every day of the week, so this will be a good break, good rest for us. We all f…

Fernando Mendoza "More than Ready" to Take Over Raiders Offense

With the Kirk Cousins trade going today on Tuesday, Sunday's game at Allegiant Stadium is now one of the most anticipated games in Allegiant Stadium history.