Raiders No. 1 Pick Mendoza Demonstrates Upside in Preseason Debut
Raiders No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza showed promise in his first NFL preseason game, going 10-of-16 for 97 yards and a touchdown over four drives against the Cardinals. He displayed darts over tight windows, strong processing, and leadership, though he had a few miscues to clean up. Coach Klint Kubiak called him an ascending player, and Mendoza stressed growth as he competes for the starting gig, with Kirk Cousins still holding Week 1 duties.