Make California Post a Preferred Source The Fernando Mendoza Era is off and running for the Las Vegas Raiders.
It didn’t take the rookie quarterback long to score his first NFL touchdown against the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks. But it came on the ground instead of in the air, as he ran in a 10-yard touchdown in the first quarter.
The touchdown capped a sharp opening drive for Mendoza, who completed all three of his pass attempts before finishing the possession with the 10-yard quarterback draw.
It isn’t just Raiders fans that are keeping an eye on Mendoza’s performance on Sunday, as the entire NFL community is keen to see how the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft fares as a starter.
And football fans are celebrating this speedy start from Mendoza on social media.
“Ive seen enough. Fernando Mendoza is Elite,” wrote Barstool Sports personality PFT Commenter after Mendoza’s touchdown.
Another fan posted an X video of a Raiders fan crying in the stands and saying, “Let’s go!” with the caption, “Fernando Mendoza TD”.
“FERNANDO MENDOZA QB DRAW MEANS SOMETHING TO ME MAN,” added X user @W_B_Rick.
Las Vegas fans are hoping this is just the first of many touchdowns Mendoza scores while wearing the Black and Silver.
Perhaps Mendoza will also get his first passing touchdown against the Seahawks.
