Raiders get rude awakening in ‘measuring stick’ test with Texans

HOUSTON – It’s a tricky thing sometimes when you go looking for answers. Especially the brutally honest kind. Because if you aren’t truly prepared for what you might hear – or, in this case, what you might see – the truth can hit like a two-by-four. The Raiders came to Houston this week looking for...

What Texans' C.J. Stroud Said About Fernando Mendoza After Joint PracticePractice  Sports Illustrated

Las Vegas Raiders rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza was given reps with the starters and against Houston’s top defenders during a joint practice with the Texans on Tuesday.

Mendoza and Kirk Cousins took reps with the first team during the Raiders' joint practice with the Texans.

Raiders QB Fernando Mendoza will need a reliable WR weapon, and they found just that in Bleacher Report's latest mock draft.

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

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

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

Mendoza flashed stellar playmaking ability, but remains the backup to Kirk Cousins

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.

Watch Raiders' Fernando Mendoza throw first NFL TD pass to Jack Bech  USA Today