Fantasy Football with Ian Hartitz on Fernando Mendoza

VideoDrafting for $2 MILLION with John McKechnieCaptured July 19, 2026

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Trey Tucker, Fernando Mendoza, another example of that again in rounds 13 and 14 to really fill out the quarterback room.

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Fernando Mendoza was drafted in round 14 as part of filling out the quarterback room.

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Rookie Mendoza emerging as backup option if Cousins' struggles continue.

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Mendoza remains Kirk Cousins' backup; did not play in Week 1.

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Mendoza remains Kirk Cousins' backup; no Week 1 playing time despite top pick status.

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2026 No. 1 pick Mendoza benched behind Cousins; first since Mayfield in 2018.

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No. 1 pick Mendoza being developed as Cousins' eventual successor

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First-overall pick Mendoza benched for Week 1 due to Raiders' line struggles.

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