- Rookie No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza made his NFL debut late in Las Vegas' 45–17 loss, completing 6 of 8 passes for 47 yards and nearly converting a fourth‑down scramble.
- The Heisman winner who led Indiana to its first national title is being eased in behind starter Kirk Cousins rather than starting Day 1.
- Mendoza's tidy cameo gave fans a glimpse of the future — the Raiders host the Buffalo Bills next Sunday, a game to watch for his progression.
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