Raiders' Klint Kubiak Sums up Fernando Mendoza's Debut in One Telling Quote

Fernando Mendoza's preseason debut drew praise from Raiders HC Klint Kubiak, even in a 27-14 loss to the Cardinals.

“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.

Klint Kubiak was happy the first-team offense did what it was supposed to do, looking sharp and efficient in the preseason game’s opening drive vs. the Cardinals.

The rookie quarterback had a harsh assessment of his play on Thursday night.

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.

Fernando Mendoza's Raiders debut proved Kirk Cousins' value – and that's OK  USA Today

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

It was a mixed bag for the Raiders in their 27-14 loss to the Cardinals in Thursday’s preseason opener at Allegiant Stadium. The good: An encouraging NFL debut for Fernando Mendoza, the first overall pick in the draft. A productive night for second-year wide receiver Jack Bech, who caught three passes on third downs, i

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

Mendoza's first professional start featured a lot more good than bad. Here's everything you need to know about the rookie's day vs. Arizona.

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