Fernando Mendoza headlines Raiders' schedule release in 'Step Brothers' tribute

The Las Vegas Raiders announced their 2026 schedule on Thursday, via X. To no surprise, the top pick in this year's NFL Draft , and Raiders ' quarterback, Fernando Mendoza headlined the announcement. You don't get it.

It's the 2026 Schedule Release! 📰 https://t. co/CIxG8eTk9u pic.

twitter. com/O4h2dbM5ZN — Las Vegas Raiders (@Raiders) May 14, 2026 The former Indiana Hoosiers ' quarterback and 2025 Heisman Trophy winner appears in the video alongside fellow Raiders' quarterback Kirk Cousins . The Raiders' media team gives a not-so-subtle nod to 2018 film, Step Brothers featuring Will Ferrell .

From the introduction between quarterbacks, to the locker room interactions; it was an eerily similar and accurate homage to the film. If you want to catch Mendoza and the Raiders in action this season, here is their 2026 schedule; Week 1 - 9/13 vs. Miami Week 2 - 9/20 at Los Angeles (Chargers) Week 3 - 9/27 at New Orleans Week 4 - 10/4 vs.