Fernando Mendoza
NFL Injury Report

Fernando Mendoza Injury Status

Las Vegas Raiders • QB
Latest Injury Status
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With Kirk Cousins helping orchestrate a second-half comeback, Mendoza stayed glued to the sideline for the third straight contest after playing 10 offensive snaps in Week 5 against New England. The Raiders are 4-4 with Cousins playing reasonably well to keep the team in the postseason mix. Mendoza figures to get his shot if/when the Raiders are eliminated from postseason contention.

Injury Details

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Expected Return
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Fernando Mendoza Injury History

November 4, 2026
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Mendoza didn't play in Sunday's 38-33 win over the Jets.
November 2, 2026
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Mendoza did not appear in Sunday's 35-21 loss to the Rams.
October 26, 2026
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Mendoza did not play a single snap during the Raiders' 33-30 loss to the Bills on Sunday.
October 20, 2026
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Mendoza completed six of eight passes for 48 yards without a touchdown or turnover in Sunday's 45-17 loss to the Patriots. He added three yards on his only carry.
October 12, 2026
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Mendoza did not see the field for the Raiders' 30-27 loss to the Chiefs on Sunday.
October 6, 2026
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Mendoza did not play in the Raiders' 35-27 Week 3 win over the Saints.
September 30, 2026
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Mendoza did not play a single snap during the Raiders' 26-14 win over the Chargers on Sunday.
September 21, 2026
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Mendoza did not see the field during the Raiders' 27-13 win over the Dolphins on Sunday.
September 15, 2026
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With coach Klint Kubiak naming Kirk Cousins the Raiders' starting quarterback Wednesday, Mendoza will open the season as the backup, Sam Warren of The Athletic reports.
September 2, 2026
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Mendoza remains in the mix for the Raiders' starting quarterback job along with veteran Kirk Cousins, Vinny Bonsignore of the California Post reports.
August 28, 2026
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Raiders coach Klint Kubiak indicated Thursday that he is not yet ready to name a starting quarterback (between Kirk Cousins and Mendoza) ahead of Week 1, Ryan McFadden of ESPN reports.
August 21, 2026
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Mendoza completed eight of 15 passes for 86 yards, no touchdowns and one interception in Thursday's 22-20 preseason win over the Texans.
August 21, 2026
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Mendoza is expected to play the first half of Thursday's preseason game against the Texans, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
August 20, 2026
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Mendoza worked with the first-team offense in Tuesday's joint practice with the Texans, Sam Warren of The Athletic reports.
August 19, 2026
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Mendoza completed 10 of 16 passes for 97 yards with a touchdown and no interceptions and rushed twice for six yards in the Raiders' 27-14 preseason loss to the Cardinals on Thursday.

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