Raiders about to throw Fernando Mendoza into Seahawks’ QB meat grinder: Inside his first NFL test

Rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza makes his first NFL start for the Raiders against the Seattle Seahawks, facing a defensive powerhouse led by Mike Macdonald. The high‑profile matchup has sparked fan excitement, driving secondary‑market ticket prices up as Allegiant Stadium prepares for a pivotal Sunday afternoon showdown. The anticipation follows nine weeks of patience and highlights Mendoza’s potential as he enters the NFL’s toughest QB environment, while the Seahawks aim to exploit any inexperience.