Fernando Mendoza shaky in preseason finale: Instant analysis, grade

TRENDINGFantasy Football Draft KitNFL preseason Week 3 stakesNCAAF: Opening week's bestChampions League drawLLWS scores, scheduleStory byStory byFernando Mendoza shaky in preseason finale: Instant analysis, gradeJacob Camenker and Jack McKessy, USA TODAYFri, August 28, 2026 at 2:33 AM UTC·3 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesKirk Cousins has another solid outing for Raiders, while Fernando Mendoza strugglesRaiders tight end Brock Bowers saw his first snaps of the preseason.Yahoo SportsKirk Cousins, Fernando Mendoza both play in preseason finaleVet and rookie get playing time against San FranciscoSB NationRaiders' Fernando Mendoza sputters in loss to 49ers: TakeawaysIt was an NFL preseason matchup that featured no touchdowns and tons of field goals. Here's how the performance shook out for both sides.USA TODAY SportsAdvertisementAdvertisementRaiders Provide Telling Fernando Mendoza Update Before Week 1When the Las Vegas Raiders selected former Indiana Hoosiers standout quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, many felt that he could be a day one starter.Despite spending the No. 1 pick on a long-term franchise quarterback, the Raiders quickly made it clear that they were not going […] The post Raiders Provide Telling Fernando Mendoza Update Before Week 1 appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYNFL Analyst Drops Bold Fernando Mendoza Advise to Raiders As Kirk Cousins Hold QB1 SpotAll the organizations in the NFL are having a make-or-break time for most of their NFL rosters. As we are approaching the last week of the preseason before cutdown day on August 30, most franchises have to come up with a decision. While most analysts and fans were excited to see Fernando Mendoza as the […] The post NFL Analyst Drops Bold Fernando Mendoza Advise to Raiders As Kirk Cousins Hold QB1 Spot appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.Gridiron Heroics‘Go Ahead and Start the Clock’ — Ex-NFL QB Gives Blunt Advice to Raiders About Fernando Mendoza, Kirk Cousins DebateThe Las Vegas Raiders saw a disastrous 2025 campaign and decided to completely flip the script this season. Drafting Fernando Mendoza with the first overall pick, they also signed Kirk Cousins as a veteran presence while bringing in Klint Kubiak as the new head coach.Pro Football NetworkFernando Mendoza facing big pressureRookie quarterback has felt the heat big time in preseasonSB Nation“I Don’t Know”: Curt Cignetti Weighs In on Fernando Mendoza’s NFL Future as Raiders QB Faces New PressureThe NFL is not new to high draft picks who end up becoming draft busts. In the 2026 season, the No.EssentiallySportsMalik Benson Needs to Rekindle Connection With Fernando MendozaThe rookie wideout was thriving with Mendoza on the scout team before two drops sparked Kubiak's harshest words yet about the receiver room.Athlon SportsRaiders vs. 49ers highlights: Vegas can't put it in the end zoneThe Las Vegas Raiders are hosting the San Francisco 49ers in their Week 3 preseason NFL game. Follow live updates.Raiders WireRaiders Veteran’s Time in Vegas ‘Should Be Coming to a Close’One Las Vegas Raiders veteran is likely on borrowed time and isn't expected to be on the roster to start the season. The post Raiders Veteran’s Time in Vegas ‘Should Be Coming to a Close’ appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYRaiders rank low in ESPN NFL ranking despite Maxx Crosby, Kirk Cousins factorOne NFL analyst doesn't think Maxx Crosby and Kirk Cousins will be exciting to watch.The Sporting NewsAidan O’Connell Could be Auditioning for Another NFL TeamThe Raiders could be looking to trade Aidan O’Connell this week. Can he put on another show to impress QB needy teams?Athlon SportsEarly 2027 First-Round Mock Has Raiders Drafting Texas WRThe Las Vegas Raiders are building the team around No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza but he doesn't have a star wide receiver yet.Roundtable SportsRaiders RB Mike Washington faces brighter spotlight after Ashton Jeanty injuryLAS VEGAS — The Raiders’ preseason finale against the 49ers on Thursday represents one final opportunity to answer some questions that have followed them throughout training camp. Some involve starting...NY Post SportsRaiders-49ers: Players I’m excited to see7 players to watchSB NationRaiders' 2027 mock draft from ESPN lands Texas WR for Fernando MendozaThis mock draft result would give the Raiders a new top WR.The Sporting NewsRaiders-49ers: 5 things to watchKeys to the preseason finaleSB NationFinal Las Vegas Raiders’ 53-man roster prediction ahead of San Francisco 49ers preseason gameOne last stab and predicting who makes the team with cutdown day on Sunday.SB Nation