From FOX 13 Seattle · Curtis Crabtree · · 1m 20s
Seahawks Prepare for Mendoza's NFL Debut
Seattle Seahawks face Las Vegas Raiders' No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza in first NFL start.
In brief
Seattle Seahawks face Las Vegas Raiders' No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza in first NFL start. Seahawks prepare for Fernando Mendoza's NFL debut start after Raiders traded Kirk Cousins. Originally reported by FOX 13 Seattle.
Seahawks' first test for Mendoza
The Seattle Seahawks will provide the first NFL test for No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza as he makes his debut start for the Las Vegas Raiders.
Mendoza's limited NFL experience
Mendoza has played just 10 snaps in the NFL, leaving the Seahawks to supplement limited film with draft information.
Mendoza's background
Mendoza won the Heisman Trophy and led Indiana to a National Championship before joining the Raiders after trading Kirk Cousins.
Coaching perspective
Head coach Mike Macdonald said the Seahawks will watch Mendoza's plays and use draft information to prepare for the game.
Mendoza's Raiders history
Mendoza threw for 3,535 yards with 41 touchdowns and six interceptions in his lone season with Indiana.
Previous quarterbacks' struggles
The last two quarterbacks to start against Seattle performed poorly: Brosmer had four interceptions and four sacks, Nix had two interceptions.
Injury updates
Rashid Shaheed returned to full practice after knee injury, Uchenna Nwosu back to limited participation.
Drew Lock's status
Quarterback Drew Lock's throwing is limited due to elbow and oblique injuries but he's making good progress.
The essence
Seahawks prepare for Fernando Mendoza's NFL debut start after Raiders traded Kirk Cousins.
