Should it be Fernando Mendoza time after Raiders' 4th straight loss?

The Las Vegas Raiders suffered their fourth straight loss in Week 7, falling 35-21 to the Los Angeles Rams. With the team making a transition from a 3-0 start, there's a growing question about whether rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza should take over in Week 8 against the New York Jets. While it's clear the team doesn't have a Kirk Cousins issue—Cousins performed admirably against the Rams—the four-game slump suggests the Raiders may not be the postseason contender they initially appeared.

Head coach Klint Kubiak didn't rule out the idea of Mendoza starting, but he didn't provide a strong endorsement either. The upcoming schedule is tough, with the Jets, 49ers, Seahawks and Broncos all on the docket, followed by the Cleveland Browns before a Week 13 bye. Some believe inserting Mendoza after the bye against the Chargers would be a wiser strategy, but Kubiak will need to decide if this is the right move.