Seahawks vs. Raiders picks: Fernando Mendoza era begins, most historical trends against No. 1 overall pick

The Las Vegas Raiders are handing the starting quarterback duties to top draft selection Fernando Mendoza for Sunday's matchup against the Seattle Seahawks. This decision follows the team's recent trade of Kirk Cousins to the Minnesota Vikings.

Mendoza becomes the first overall pick to debut this late in his rookie season since Jared Goff in 2016, facing a difficult challenge against the league's top-ranked defense. While the Raiders have struggled to find consistency at the position this year, Mendoza is now considered the primary favorite for the Offensive Rookie of the Year award.

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