How Fernando Mendoza fared on his debut with Raiders in NFL preseason Week 1

Six games opened the week’s schedule, including the Raiders and Mendoza losing to the Cardinals.

Ballers & Busters: Risers and fallers in Raiders preseason opener  raiderswire.usatoday.com

Despite Fernando Mendoza being very impressive with the first-team offense in his professional debut, it appears that could be coming to an end sooner rather than later. According to Ryan McFadden of ESPN, Las Vegas Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak said the team plans to get every quarterback reps with the first team. “

The Las Vegas Raiders are considering giving Fernando Mendoza more reps with the first-team offense this summer.

Speaking to reporters via videoconference Friday, Las Vegas coach Klint Kubiak said he’s discussing with his assistant coaches how he wants divvy the first-team reps behind center.

Fernando Mendoza was happy with his Las Vegas Raiders debut.

“It's his job to lose”: Klint Kubiak provides an update on the quarterback competition between Kirk Cousins and Fernando Mendoza on the Raiders  MARCA

August 14, 2026 10:27 AM ET After further evaluation, I like this kid.Following strong play Thursday night in his NFL preseason debut against the Arizona Cardinals, the first thing that Las Vegas Raiders rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza did was thank God.“First, I want to thank God and my teammates and coaches for a

Kirk Cousins gives frank review of Fernando Mendoza’s historic debut as rookie admits he 'let teammates down'  talkSPORT

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza said he failed to meet his "standard" in his NFL preseason debut, a loss to the Arizona Cardinals.

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Fernando Mendoza’s Preseason Debut Showed Exactly What the Raiders Should Want to See  Sports Illustrated

Fernando Mendoza posted a 100.3 quarterback rating in his NFL preseason debut, but coach Klint Kubiak says Kirk Cousins still holds the starting job.

Raiders rookie Fernando Mendoza throws for 97 yards in 4 drives  ESPN

Heisman winner finishes 10 of 16 for 97 yards Arizona beat Las Vegas 27-14 on Thursday night Love rushes for 58 yards in Cardinals debut No 1 draft pick Fernando Mendoza threw a touchdown pass in his preseason debut for the Las Vegas Raiders in a 27-14 loss to the Arizona Cardinals on Thursday night. The Heisman Tro

No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza throws TD pass in preseason debut for Raiders in 27-14 loss to Cardinals  Toronto Star

Top overall draft pick Fernando Mendoza threw a touchdown pass in his first Raiders preseason game on Thursday night

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