Fernando Mendoza Shows Promise in Preseason Debut

Raiders rookie Fernando Mendoza completed 10-of-16 passes for 97 yards and a touchdown in his preseason debut against Arizona. Despite a 27-14 loss, Mendoza displayed playmaking ability and resilience. While self-critical, stating he "let his teammates down," Coach Klint Kubiak praised his performance. Mendoza continues to compete for backup reps, though Kirk Cousins remains the confirmed starter for the upcoming season.