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This is huge! It’s the most anticipated debut by a Raiders draft choice in decades. It’s hard not to see Fernando Mendoza as the savior who can heal the longstanding wounds of Raiders fans. He debuts midseason against a genuinely tough defense and with a subpar offensive line in front of him.

Mendoza had a noted connection with fellow rookie M. Benson in preseason. Will they shine together? One thing for sure — Rookie should know where Bowers is on every passing play.

Bubble wrap him..... he's never been hit before.

Can’t believe after all these years of failure that it finally looks like we have a competent front office and coaching staff. I am confident that the moment is not too big for Mendoza. By all accounts he is prepared and ready.

I can’t shake this feeling that he will be everything that we hope and more. To quote Al “The greatness of the Raiders is in its future” and that future starts today.

Kinda sad, I'm more worried about our defense losing this game than our rookie QB.

I'd like to see a lot of designed roll outs to give him a little time. We have seen very few with cousins mobility an issue

BoKnows81 wrote: Sun Nov 15, 2026 5:40 am It's expected that Mendoza will struggle today.

This team, us fans, it's about time we experience the unexpected, in a good way. It's been far too long since we've had elite QB play. Klint says he's ready. Time to show it.

It's a brand new day. LFG.

He is facing off against the world champs. Mistakes are to be expected but he will make some plays as well. It's a good day to be a Raiders fan.

Reno Hightower wrote: Sun Nov 15, 2026 7:40 am He is facing off against the world champs. Mistakes are to be expected but he will make some plays as well. It's a good day to be a Raiders fan.

Agree and the biggest thing is to stay healthy.

I see an opening play bomb to Tucker.

I see a quick screen.

I see a strip sack fumble

I see a pick 6

Maybe I’ll just be a little numb until I feel a tempo of the game lol.

Go Raiders!!!!

Hopefully the players around Mendoza grasp the magnitude of today, and step up their game!!!!

And thus it begins. Go Mendoza.

pfish57 wrote: Sun Nov 15, 2026 8:24 am Hopefully the players around Mendoza grasp the magnitude of today, and step up their game!!!!

Good point

Hey defense, try to keep it under 30 this week!