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Fernando Mendoza made unique decision in first Raiders game of season

Fernando Mendoza wasn’t on the field for the Raiders’ season-opening win over the Dolphins. The rookie was on the sidelines and chose to wear his helmet for the entire game. Why? Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza leaves the field after an NFL preseason football game.

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Brimstone Report is tracking this as a curated sports brief. The source report from NY Post says: Fernando Mendoza wasn’t on the field for the Raiders’ season-opening win over the Dolphins. The rookie was on the sidelines and chose to wear his helmet for the entire game. Why? Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza leaves the field after an NFL preseason football game.

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  • Primary source: NY Post
  • Published: Sep 18, 2026, 8:37 PM UTC
  • Coverage area: Sports
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