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ArticleHow Heisman winner, Raiders' No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza fared in NFL debut
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Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak sent the 2026 No. 1 overall pick in for his first-regular season action with 6 minutes, 6 seconds remaining in the game for Las Vegas' final offensive possession of the defeat.
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Mendoza's debut came in garbage time with limited action; Cousins remains the starter.

The 2025 Heisman Trophy winner and 2026 No. 1 overall pick made his NFL debut on Oct. 11 against the Patriots with 6:06 remaining in a 45-17 Raiders loss; he entered for the final offensive possession and completed 6-of-8 passes for 48 yards while Raiders starting quarterback Kirk Cousins had taken every offensive snap before Mendoza entered.

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