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Kirk Cousins passes torch to Fernando Mendoza with one final message

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Murray, T. L. (2026, November 11). Kirk Cousins passes torch to Fernando Mendoza with one final message. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/11/10/sports/kirk-cousins-fernando-mendoza-message/

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Kirk Cousins has been traded from the Las Vegas Raiders to the Minnesota Vikings, marking the end of his tenure with the team. In response, quarterback Fernando Mendoza, who was drafted as a developmental prospect, is set to start for the Raiders moving forward. Both players expressed gratitude towards each other on social media; Mendoza thanked Cousins for his mentorship while Cousins wished him success in future endeavors. The Raiders, currently sitting at 4-5 with a manageable second-half schedule that includes games against both winless and winning teams, hope Mendoza can lead them to their first playoff appearance since 2021.

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On November 10, 2026, the Minnesota Vikings reacquired veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins from the Las Vegas Raiders in exchange for a third-round draft pick in the 2027 NFL Draft. This move aims to bolster the Vikings' struggling offense, which has underperformed since Sam Darnold's departure at the end of the 2024 season. Meanwhile, rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza will take over for the Raiders, with his first starts scheduled against tough defenses in Seattle and Denver. The trade reunites Cousins with the Vikings after he played there from 2018 to 2023, although it had little impact on their Super Bowl odds, which only slightly decreased from 24/1 to 22/1 at DraftKings Sportsbook by November 11.

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The torch has officially been passed from Kirk Cousins to Fernando Mendoza. asserted

torch → pass → Mendoza

After Cousins was shipped from the Raiders to the Vikings in an NFL trade deadline blockbuster on Tuesday, Mendoza and Cousins said they’re both thankful for their time together. asserted

they → ship → time

Cousins made an Instagram post that featured multiple photos of him and Mendoza. asserted

that → make → him

Cousins wrote, “Thank you Raider Nation! asserted

Cousins → write → you

Mendoza returned the favor to his mentor and shared a screenshot of Cousins’ Instagram Story with the caption “🙏🙏 @kirkcousins.” asserted

Mendoza → return → caption

pick → hand → 2021

The Raiders (4-5) are coming off a 38-17 road loss to the 49ers. asserted

Raiders → come → 49ers

The Raiders will play the Jets, Chargers, Titans and Cardinals, all of whom have losing records. asserted

all → play → records

However, the rookie will also have to play against the Seahawks, Broncos (twice), Browns and Chiefs, who all have winning records. asserted

who → have → records

When he played in the preseason, he showed he was not ready to be the team’s starting quarterback, completing 25 of 45 passes for 240 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions. asserted

he → play → touchdown

Mendoza was sacked four times. asserted

Mendoza → sack → ?

As the regular season progressed, Mendoza had an opportunity to show the Raiders how he’s improved. asserted

he → progress → Raiders

He looked solid in their Week 5 loss against the Patriots, completing 6 of 8 passes for 48 yards. asserted

He → look → yards

During his final play of the game, Mendoza escaped the pocket and took off running, attempting to get a first down, but he was marked 1 yard shy of the Patriots’ 11-yard line that resulted in a turnover on downs. asserted

that → escape → downs

With Mendoza’s debut set for Sunday, the Raiders will scheme their game plan against Seattle toward the rookie’s strengths. asserted

Raiders → set → strengths

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