What happened: The Las Vegas Raiders released a new episode of Raiders Weekly reviewing the franchise's trade deadline transactions and outlining expectations for the remainder of the season. The program assesses the roster reconfiguration following the deadline departure of quarterback Kirk Cousins.
Why it matters: Las Vegas transitioned into a new offensive phase by elevating rookie Fernando Mendoza to starting quarterback following the Cousins deal. At 4-5 through nine games, the club holds the ninth seed in the AFC and must navigate the second half of the schedule with a revamped depth chart.
By the numbers: Las Vegas is 4-5 in 2026 through 9 games, entering Week 10 on a one-game skid after a 38-17 loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Nov. 8.
What to watch: Mendoza makes his first career starts in upcoming matchups against Seattle and Denver as Las Vegas looks to climb back to .500.