Klint Kubiak doesn't name Raiders QB1 after preseason finale

TRENDINGFantasy Football Draft KitBraves-Dodgers takeawaysDillon Gabriel shinesNCAAF: Opening week's bestLLWS scores, scheduleStory byStory byKlint Kubiak doesn't name Raiders QB1 after preseason finaleNick Brinkerhoff, USA TODAYFri, August 28, 2026 at 1:34 PM UTC·2 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesFernando Mendoza's Interception and Sacks Seal His Backup Role for Week 1The top pick in the NFL draft is not going to start the season for the Raiders. On Thursday night, Fernando Mendoza showed why that is a good plan.Athlon SportsKirk Cousins has another solid outing for Raiders, while Fernando Mendoza strugglesRaiders tight end Brock Bowers saw his first snaps of the preseason.Yahoo SportsNFL 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 HeroicsAdvertisementAdvertisement‘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 NetworkRaiders 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 SportsKirk Cousins, Fernando Mendoza both play in preseason finaleVet and rookie get playing time against San FranciscoSB NationKirk 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.HEAVY“Fernando Mendoza Is Simply Not It”: Chiefs Analyst Spells Doom for Raiders Rookie QB After Preseason StrugglesFernando Mendoza played during the Las Vegas Raiders’ final preseason game on Thursday. However, he struggled to find a rhythm against the San Francisco 49ers.College Football NetworkFernando 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 SportsMendoza Struggles As Raiders Lose Final Preseason GameTop pick Fernando Mendoza faced rookie growing pains during a touchdown-free finale against the 49ers, navigating intense pressure as Las Vegas prepares to finalize its 53-man roster.Roundtable 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 TribuneSome 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 TribuneRaiders 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' most agonizing roster decision looming on 2026 cutdown dayThe Las Vegas Raiders have more questions than their 1-2 preseason record might suggest. Across their three preseason contests, the starting offense under veteran Kirk Cousins operated with crisp efficiency during limited snaps. Dynamic rookie playmaker Fernando Mendoza experienced invaluable live-fire developmental reps, too. Meanwhile, unheralded […] The post Raiders' most agonizing roster decision looming on 2026 cutdown day appeared first on ClutchPoints.ClutchPoints‘Please no’ – NFL fans issue clear warning to Fernando Mendoza after what he did vs 49ersThe Las Vegas Raiders were back in action on Thursday for their final preseason game of the summer. It was another difficult game for rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza, who has failed to make any claim for the starting role over Kirk Cousins.HITCKirk 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 […]SportsnautMaxx Crosby Receives Strong Words After Raiders Lose 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, it was the final reps that Fernando Mendoza received, as the No. 1 pick is likely to be QB2 behind Kirk Cousins to start the 2026 NFL season. Against the Niners’ defense, […] The post Maxx Crosby Receives Strong Words After Raiders Lose to 49ers appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYWhat Tom Brady privately told Raiders players they must do to improve ahead of 2026 seasonThe Las Vegas Raiders have now completed their preseason games ahead of the 2026 season, which Kirk Cousins largely watched from the sideline. Klint Kubiak named Cousins as the starting quarterback for the Raiders earlier in the summer despite drafting Fernando Mendoza with the first overall pick.HITCRaiders' 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 Sports