Overview
- The Raiders will start No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza in his first career game on Sunday, November 15, 2026, at Allegiant Stadium with kickoff set for 1:05 p.m. PT and the game airing on CBS.
- Las Vegas traded starting quarterback Kirk Cousins at the deadline, which created the opening for Mendoza to become the team’s starter.
- Seattle enters with one of the NFL’s stingiest defenses, allowing a league-low 244.2 yards per game, while the Seahawks will be without offensive linemen Charles Cross and Quenton Nelson, both listed OUT.
- Raiders coach Klint Kubiak and several assistants on his staff previously worked in Seattle, a familiarity that shapes game planning and adds a tactical subplot to the matchup.
- CBS will carry national coverage with Ian Eagle, Ross Tucker and Evan Washburn on the call, and the game is being watched for its immediate on-field impact for Mendoza and for how the result could influence the Raiders’ quarterback plans and playoff outlook.