Mark Davis: "Absolutely no pressure whatsoever" from me to start Fernando Mendoza
The Raiders have gotten good play out of quarterback Kirk Cousins through the first eight games of the season, with the team sitting at 4-4 after Sunday’s victory over the Jets.

Fernando Mendoza. The Raiders: What Happened
ProFootballTalk reported on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 in a story involving Fernando Mendoza. The Raiders, Mark Davis, Kirk Cousins. Here is how the report opens:
The Raiders have gotten good play out of quarterback Kirk Cousins through the first eight games of the season, with the team sitting at 4-4 after Sunday’s victory over the Jets.
It is one of many NFL stories we are following today. Below are the key takeaways, how the story is being reported across the sport and what to watch next.
Key Takeaways
- The story: Mark Davis: "Absolutely no pressure whatsoever" from me to start Fernando Mendoza
- Who’s involved: Fernando Mendoza. The Raiders, Mark Davis, Kirk Cousins and Absolutely
- League: NFL
- First reported: Tuesday, November 3, 2026 by ProFootballTalk
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What happened with Fernando Mendoza. The Raiders?
The Raiders have gotten good play out of quarterback Kirk Cousins through the first eight games of the season, with the team sitting at 4-4 after Sunday’s victory over the Jets. ProFootballTalk reported the story on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
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