Seahawks vs. Raiders Prediction: Odds, Expert Picks, QB Matchup, Injury Update, Betting Trends, and Stats
Mendoza takes over after the Raiders traded Kirk Cousins, and Seattle brings the NFL’s top defense into his first start.
- On Sunday, Nov. 15, rookie Fernando Mendoza makes his first career NFL start for the Las Vegas Raiders against the reigning Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks at Allegiant Stadium.
- Following the trade of Kirk Cousins to the Minnesota Vikings on Tuesday, Nov. 10, the Raiders elevated Mendoza to starter, with general manager John Spytek stating the move is not about punting on the season.
- Defensive metrics heavily favor Seattle, which allows a league-low 244.2 yards per game, while Las Vegas surrenders a league-worst 151.2 rushing yards per contest.
- Raiders coach Klint Kubiak, Seattle's former offensive coordinator, faces his old team with Mendoza, saying the rookie has "exceeded those expectations" in practice preparation.
- Sportsbooks favor the 5-4 Seahawks by 6.5 points over the 4-5 Raiders, as Seattle seeks momentum before their bye week while Las Vegas aims to reach.500.
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Raiders’ new starting QB Fernando Mendoza to face Seahawks’ top-ranked defense
The Fernando Mendoza era has arrived. Las Vegas traded starting quarterback Kirk Cousins to Minnesota this week, clearing the way for Mendoza -- the Heisman Trophy winner and 2026 No. 1 overall draft pick who led Indiana to an NCAA title -- to take over Sunday when the Raiders play host to the defending Super
Raiders' Fernando Mendoza Gets Grim Prediction for Seahawks Game
Fernando Mendoza will have a challenging task in his first regular-season start as the Las Vegas Raiders‘ QB. In Week 10, the Silver and Black will face the Seattle Seahawks, and the defense led by head coach Mike Macdonald at Allegiant Stadium on Nov. 15. It will be a baptism by fire against the reigning Super Bowl champions, and while Mendoza will look to rise to the occasion to help get the 4-5 Raiders back to .500, FOX Sports’ Colin Cowherd …
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