Mendoza Emerges for Raiders in Preseason Opener Despite Loss to Cardinals
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Las Vegas fell 27-14 to Arizona in the 2026 preseason opener, but rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza looked sharp (10-for-16, 1 TD, 0 INT, QBR 100) as the Raiders evaluated depth. Kirk Cousins led a solid opening drive, the defense showed growth yet struggled, and players like Mike Washington Jr. and Jack Bech stood out, all while the coaching staff uses the game to shape the 53-man roster amid ongoing organizational changes.
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