Kirk Cousins has another solid outing for Raiders, while Fernando Mendoza struggles

TRENDINGFantasy Football Draft KitNFL preseason Week 3 stakesNCAAF: Opening week's bestChampions League drawLLWS scores, scheduleStory byFrank SchwabSenior writerFri, August 28, 2026 at 2:10 AM UTC·4 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesFernando Mendoza shaky in preseason finale: Instant analysis, gradeFernando Mendoza finished off his preseason with an outing against the 49ers. Here's how the Raiders QB fared in relief of Kirk Cousins.USA TODAY Sports‘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 NetworkNFL 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 HeroicsAdvertisementAdvertisementRaiders news: Check out Fernando Mendoza's final preseason stats after 49ers gameThe first preseason of Fernando Mendoza’s career has come to a close following the Las Vegas Raiders’ clash with the San Francisco 49ers on Thursday night. Mendoza is preparing for the rookie season of his NFL career with the Raiders. Following an incredible ending to a collegiate career at Indiana, the star quarterback went on to be the top […] The post Raiders news: Check out Fernando Mendoza's final preseason stats after 49ers game appeared first on ClutchPoints.ClutchPointsRaiders' 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 SportsRaiders 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.HEAVYFernando Mendoza facing big pressureRookie quarterback has felt the heat big time in preseasonSB NationRaiders 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 NewsMalik 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 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 Sports“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.EssentiallySportsRaiders 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.HEAVYAidan 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 SportsRaiders 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 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 Coaches Are Aligned On How To Develop MendozaLas Vegas Raiders QB coach Mike Sullivan has a big job in developing Fernando Mendoza, but he's done this before.Roundtable SportsFinal 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 NationRaiders news: Third-round pick carted to locker room during preseason finaleThe Las Vegas Raiders are starting anew with head coach Klint Kubiak and future starting quarterback Fernando Mendoza, but the team needs to be healthy in order to properly lay down a sturdy foundation. Rookie edge rusher Keyron Crawford was carted to the locker room during Thursday night’s preseason matchup against the San Francisco 49ers, per […] The post Raiders news: Third-round pick carted to locker room during preseason finale appeared first on ClutchPoints.ClutchPointsEarly 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 Sports