Raiders rookie Fernando Mendoza thanks God for an NFL debut that compares favorably to 'Mr Brady'

Raiders rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza recorded a 100.3 rating in his NFL preseason debut, drawing comparisons to Tom Brady. Despite the impressive performance, coach Klint Kubiak confirmed that Kirk Cousins remains the starter. Mendoza described himself as his own harshest critic, noting significant room for growth. Following this professional debut, Mendoza and Jeremiyah Love have emerged as leading candidates in the odds for the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award.