Fernando Mendoza 2026 Fantasy Football Outlook

BusinessSportsMoneyFernando Mendoza 2026 Fantasy Football OutlookBySteve Bradshaw,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Steve Bradshaw is a fantasy football expert with a focus on dataFollow AuthorApr 26, 2026, 06:00am EDTHENDERSON, NEVADA - APRIL 24: Quarterback Fernando Mendoza (C), selected yesterday by the Las Vegas Raiders as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft, poses with Raiders general manager John Spytek (L) and head coach Klint Kubiak (R) after a news conference at the Las Vegas Raiders Headquarters/Intermountain Health Performance Center on April 24, 2026 in Henderson, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)Getty ImagesFernando Mendoza going 1st overall was expected, but it’s now official. Now that Mendoza is with the Las Vegas Raiders, we’ll be breaking down his 2026 fantasy football outlook.ForbesJadarian Price 2026 Fantasy Football OutlookBy Steve BradshawThe Raiders have been searching for a franchise quarterback, and they may have just found one. Mendoza helped lead Indiana to a national championship, threw for 3,535 yards, and won the Heisman Trophy last year.Despite all of these impressive accomplishments, it doesn’t necessarily mean that Mendoza is going to be a star in 2026 fantasy football.Fernando Mendoza Landing Spot: Las Vegas RaidersAs you would expect, the Raiders aren’t a great landing spot, since there's a reason they had the first overall pick. That said, they went out and made some big moves in NFL free agency.One notable signing that the Raiders made was Tyler Linderbaum. Being able to work with Linderbaum, who has made the Pro Bowl in three of his first four NFL seasons, should be great for Mendoza.MORE FOR YOUThe Raiders also signed Jalen Nailor, who could be a solid depth option. Nailor has never been dominant, but he’s had over 400 yards in each of the last two seasons. Keep in mind that Nailor never received a ton of volume, failing to cross 55 targets in either season...