Improved Raiders defense, Mike Washington Jr. shine in preseason finale

Breaking NewsAvalanche star Cale Makar agrees to largest deal in NHL historyRead moreTRENDINGFantasy Football Draft KitNCAAF: Opening week's bestCollege Fantasy Football draft tipsUS Open could get wildLLWS scores, scheduleStory byStory byImproved Raiders defense, Mike Washington Jr. shine in preseason finale LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - AUGUST 27: Kirk Cousins #8 of the Las Vegas Raiders sets up a play at the line of scrimmage in the first quarter of a preseason against the San Francisco 49ers game at Allegiant Stadium on August 27, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) | Getty Images Ray AspuriaFri, August 28, 2026 at 9:45 PM UTC·6 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesBig Decisions Coming For Raiders After Loss To 49ersLas Vegas Raiders coach Klint Kubiak has a tough weekend coming up, but there were some improvements last night.Roundtable SportsSome good, some bad and some ugly in Raiders' final preseason gameNo trips to the end zone for the offense in an 18-12 loss to the 49ers but there were signs of hope.The Sporting TribuneKirk Cousins and Mike Washington Jr. Stand Out in Raiders Preseason Finale LossThe Las Vegas Raiders lost 18-12 to the 49ers on Thursday night, and nobody scored a touchdown. That tells you […]SportsnautAdvertisementAdvertisementRaiders receive clear answer about Fernando Mendoza’s futureLAS VEGAS — The Raiders wrapped up their preseason Thursday with an 18-12 loss to the 49ers. They finished the preseason with a 1-2 record and now set their sights...NY Post SportsRaiders emerge from preseason finale against 49ers with clarity and difficult decisions alikeLAS VEGAS — Outside of winning, the goal for the Las Vegas Raiders in this final preseason game was simple: find solutions.The Sporting TribuneKirk Cousins, Fernando Mendoza both play in preseason finaleVet and rookie get playing time against San FranciscoSB NationRaiders 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 SportsKlint Kubiak Still Won't Name Raiders Starting QBDespite rookie Fernando Mendoza’s preseason struggles and Kirk Cousins’ steady veteran presence, Las Vegas keeps the league guessing as the regular season opener against Miami looms large.Roundtable SportsKirk Cousins looks set to lead the Raiders even as Klint Kubiak keeps QB decision quietLas Vegas Raiders coach Klint Kubiak still hasn't announced a starting quarterback with the regular season two weeks away. Cousins received the lion's share of first-team snaps in training camp and was the starter in the two Las Vegas preseason games he played.Associated PressRaiders' Kirk Cousins isn't bothered by Klint Kubiak refusing to name starting QBFernando Mendoza concluded his first NFL preseason with another uneven outing and once again did not log a snap with the first-string offensive linemen. All signs point to Kirk Cousins winning the starting quarterback job. Even so, Las Vegas Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak is still not ready to make his decision. If the squad has competitive […] The post Raiders' Kirk Cousins isn't bothered by Klint Kubiak refusing to name starting QB appeared first on ClutchPoints.ClutchPointsKirk Cousins Gets Blunt on QB Situation After Raiders Loss to 49ersThe Las Vegas Raiders‘ preseason is now over after falling 18-12 to the San Francisco 49ers on Aug. 27 at Allegiant Stadium. Moreover, in this contest, Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak decided to give the first-team reps against the Niners.Cousins took the field first as he went 8-for-11 on his pass attempts for 51 passing […] The post Kirk Cousins Gets Blunt on QB Situation After Raiders Loss to 49ers appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYRaiders vs. 49ers Preseason Finale: 3 Key TakeawaysThree years ago at Allegiant Stadium in the final preseason game between the Las Vegas Raiders and the San Francisco […]SportsnautRaiders get one more opportunity to clean up before regular seasonLAS VEGAS -- It’s officially dress rehearsal day for the Las Vegas Raiders.The Sporting TribuneRaiders HC Klint Kubiak Appears To Reveal Who His Week 1 Starting QB Will Be After Dropping Harsh Truth Bomb On Fernando Mendoza [VIDEO]Cousins posted a 110.2 passer rating across three preseason games.TotalProSportsMike Washington Jr. Stepping Up as Raiders’ Next Man Up for Ashton JeantyFor as hot as the City of Las Vegas reaches during the summer, no Raiders may have been hotter than […]SportsnautKlint Kubiak still won't name Raiders starting QB but choice is clearThe choice as to who should start at QB in Las Vegas is clear. And it makes the Raiders look that much smarter for how he handled the position.Raiders WireRaiders news: The Kirk Cousins skill that Fernando Mendoza wants to replicateThe Las Vegas Raiders went against the San Francisco 49ers in their preseason finale, and though they lost 18-12, there are some positive things they can take from the game. All four quarterbacks hit the field for the Raiders, as Kirk Cousins got things started. Afterwards, it was rookie Fernando Mendoza, who had a solid night but threw an […] The post Raiders news: The Kirk Cousins skill that Fernando Mendoza wants to replicate appeared first on ClutchPoints.ClutchPointsRaiders decline to name starting QB; say Mendoza needs more preseasonCoach Klint Kubiak declined to name his starting quarterback after the Las Vegas Raiders' preseason finale, saying he doesn't "need to name anybody."United Press InternationalRaiders still not ready to name starting quarterback after final preseason gameKirk Cousins has put points on the board in all three of his preseason drives.Yahoo Sports