Las Vegas Raiders 2026 season preview guide: Fernando Mendoza joins team on rise
The Raiders are turning over a new leaf this season, handing the franchise to head coach Klint Kubiak — the offensive coordinator for the Super Bowl-winning Seattle Seahawks — and rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza, the first overall pick in the 2026 draft. Can Kubiak do with Mendoza what he did with Sam Darnold in Seattle?
The Raiders are turning over a new leaf this season, handing the franchise to head coach Klint Kubiak — the offensive coordinator for the Super Bowl-winning Seattle Seahawks — and rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza, the first overall pick in the 2026 draft. Can Kubiak do with Mendoza what he did with Sam Darnold in Seattle? The season kicks off on Wednesday, September 9, with the New England Patriots facing the Seattle Seahawks in a Super Bowl LX rematch. Live coverage begins at 7 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock. And visit NBC Sports for full NFL coverage.
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