Raiders still not ready to name starting quarterback after final preseason game

TRENDINGFantasy Football Draft KitBraves-Dodgers takeawaysDillon Gabriel shinesNCAAF: Opening week's bestLLWS scores, scheduleStory byLAS VEGAS, NEVADA - AUGUST 27: Fernando Mendoza #15 and Kirk Cousins #8 of the Las Vegas Raiders take the field for warmups before a preseason game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium on August 27, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) (Ethan Miller via Getty Images)Chris CwikContributing writerFri, August 28, 2026 at 12:32 PM UTC·2 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesRaiders' 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.ClutchPointsKlint 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 WireAdvertisementAdvertisementKirk 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 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 NationRaiders news: Klint Kubiak gives honest Fernando Mendoza preseason reviewQuarterback Fernando Mendoza and coach Klint Kubiak finished their first preseason with the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday. Unfortunately, it ended in a defeat, as they lost to the San Francisco 49ers, 18-12, at Allegiant Stadium. The 49ers, who fielded mostly reserves, made life difficult for the Raiders rookie Mendoza all game with their […] The post Raiders news: Klint Kubiak gives honest Fernando Mendoza preseason review appeared first on ClutchPoints.ClutchPointsRaiders 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 has another solid outing for Raiders, while Fernando Mendoza strugglesRaiders tight end Brock Bowers saw his first snaps of the preseason.Yahoo 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 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 TribuneNFL 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 Struggles Again in PreseasonThe 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 SportsFernando 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“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 NetworkRaiders' 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.ClutchPointsRaiders 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 get one more opportunity to clean up before regular seasonLAS VEGAS -- It’s officially dress rehearsal day for the Las Vegas Raiders.The Sporting Tribune