depth chart4d ago
Remains in an unresolved competition for the Raiders' QB1 or QB2 role.
Fernando Mendoza
Quarterback for the Las Vegas Raiders
Depth QB2Age 23Rookie
Last updated
2026 season
Season projection
PPR · QB3648.0
Half-PPR · QB3648.0
Non-PPR · QB3648.0
LV · QB · QB2
Pass attempts80.0
Completions48.0
Passing yards536.0
Passing TD3.0
Interceptions2.8
Carries32.3
Rushing yards137.5
Rushing TD1.6
Fumbles lost1.6
About these projections
These are full-season estimates, last updated August 30, 2026. For this week’s matchups and injury status, see Week 2 projections.
Research: Strength of schedule · Player durability · Offensive coaching
Latest news · 19 reports
depth chart5d ago
Is back at quarterback.
performance5d ago
Had his second pass intercepted after opening with a six-yard completion to Jalen Nailor.
usage7d ago
Worked with the second-team offense during 11-on-11 periods.
performance7d ago
Threw two red-zone touchdowns in 7-on-7 work and made an impressive 11-on-11 completion to Benson.
usage8d ago
Worked with the second-team offense in an unchanged quarterback rotation.
performance8d ago
Threw a touchdown to Brandon Johnson after an earlier pass was broken up.
context8d ago
Has improved his command of the huddle and communication while learning a new offense.
performance9d ago
Stokes says his back-shoulder throws stand out as Mendoza continues developing.
usage12d ago
Started the preseason game Thursday, a 22-20 win over Houston.
performance12d ago
First half: 8 of 15 for 86 yards, one interception, 42.6 rating, sacked once on six pressures.
usage12d ago
Taking first reps with the second team in walkthrough as starters sit out.
usage14d ago
Got extensive first-team reps in joint practice; Raiders kept the 1s out for a few team periods when he subbed in.
performance15d ago
Looked confident in the offense; threw a pick-six to Jalen Pitre in red zone and was nearly picked by Kamari Lassiter.
performance19d ago
Head coach Kubiak called him an ascending player after Thursday's preseason opener.
performance19d ago
Completed five of eight passes for 47 yards and a touchdown in two drives.
depth chart19d ago
In at quarterback for the Raiders' second drive.
context19d ago
Making his preseason debut tonight against Arizona.
usage21d ago
Expected to get plenty of work in Thursday's preseason opener, including some reps with the starting line.