What happened: Move the Sticks went back through its pre-draft notes on Fernando Mendoza, the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft out of Indiana. The Las Vegas Raiders named him their starting quarterback after trading Kirk Cousins to Minnesota.

Why it matters: The Raiders were 3-4 after four straight losses in late October, two of them by a field goal, to Buffalo and Kansas City. Mendoza now carries the offense for a team weighing its path after the trade deadline.

What to watch: His first two starts come against Seattle and then Denver.