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HOUSTON — The Raiders collected plenty of info about themselves during their joint practice against the Texans on Tuesday. Some of it encouraging. Some of it uncomfortable. All of it was valuable. Houston not only provided a great measuring stick to gauge progress and expose some areas that still need work, but also a

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Raiders vs. Texans Prediction, Odds, Spread, Trends for NFL Preseason Week 2  Sports Illustrated

Kirk Cousins quarterbacked the first team again Sunday at Raiders practice, fielding every snap beneath or behind center as Fernando Mendoza worked with the second team.

Maxx Crosby breaks his silence on the fight with Kirk Cousins and issues him a challenge: “It’s time to settle our differences.”  MARCA

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

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

Fernando Mendoza was happy with his Las Vegas Raiders debut.

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

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