Fernando Mendoza throws first TD in Raiders debut with the second team

The rookie quarterback and top draft pick capped a nine-play, 79-yard drive Thursday night with a 6-yard scoring pass to wideout Jack Bech against the Arizona Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium

Raiders fans were excited to get their first look at Fernando Mendoza.

Tom Brady shows up to put pressure on Fernando Mendoza in his first game with the Las Vegas Raiders  MARCA

Bears coach Ben Johnson’s confidence is contagious, and he has a lot of credibility in the bank after an excellent first season, so it’s easy to buy into any plan he makes. If he says quarterback Caleb Williams is good to go for the season, who’s going to question that? But as eager as everyone seems to be to proclaim

The Sporting News is tracking live updates from Mendoza's first preseason game against the Cardinals.

Caleb Williams won't play in the Bears' preseason opener, and Ben Johnson isn't promising he'll play at all before Week 1.

Source: Cardinals' Beck (rib) out, derailing rematch vs. Mendoza  ESPN

Beck sustained the injury during the Hall of Fame Game Aug 13, 2026 at 2:49 pm ET • 1 min read Imagn Images Carson Beck will have to wait at least a week to play again following his impressive performance in last week's Hall of Fame Game. A rib injury sustained during that game will keep Beck sidelined for Thursday nig

Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak said that Fernando Mendoza, the No. 1 overall pick of the 2026 NFL Draft, will get "plenty of experience" as he's set for first preseason action.

Six Week 1 NFL Preseason Storylines To Watch That Aren’t Fernando Mendoza  Sports Illustrated

Fernando Mendoza will receive an extended look in his Raiders preseason debut. Head coach Klint Kubiak said Las Vegas plans to play its starters Thursday against the Arizona Cardinals and that Mendoza will receive “plenty of experience” in his first NFL game. Kubiak did not specify how many series each quarterback will

HENDERSON, Nev. — Klint Kubiak said the starters will play in the Las Vegas Raiders’ preseason opener against the Arizona Cardinals on Thursday evening. The head coach added that No. 1 overall draft pick Fernando Mendoza will get “plenty of experience” in his first NFL game action.Kubiak said the team has a plan for th