FERNANDO MENDOZA #15 - QUARTERBACK - LAS VEGAS RAIDERS
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#15 - QUARTERBACK - LAS VEGAS RAIDERS
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Fernando Mendoza already knows exactly what to say Fernando Mendoza just started his NFL career. But he is a finished on-camera product.
AUGUST 21 • THEBIGLEAD.COM
Kubiak declines to name Week 1 starter Raiders coach Klint Kubiak indicated Thursday that he is not yet ready to name a starting quarterback (between Kirk Cousins and Mendoza) ahead of Week 1, Ryan McFadden of ESPN repo...
Impact On that subject, Kubiak noted "we got another week. I don't want anyone to be comfortable in their job...it should always be that way for all positions. So, let's keep going." To this point, the signs have been pointing to Cousins opening the regular season as the starter and he was among his team's key players who watched Thursday's preseason game against the Texans from the sidelines. Meanwhile, Mendoza played the entire first half of the contest, completing eight of 15 passes for 86 yards and an interception on five drives. It remains to be seen when Kubiak will announce the Raiders' starting signal caller, but given where Mendoza was drafted, it's assumed that the Indiana product will rise to the top of the Raiders' depth chart eventually, though that ascent seems likely to follow a stint as Cousins' understudy.
AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE
"I don't want to get too far ahead of myself": Troy Aikman gives honest review of Fernando Mendoza's potential as Raiders' franchise QB Fernando Mendoza played in the Las Vegas Raiders' 22-20 win over the Houston Texans in Week 2 of the preseason on Thursday.
AUGUST 21 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
Don't panic about Fernando Mendoza's preseason hiccup | Opinion Fernando Mendoza's pick-six in his second preseason game might have some concerned, but there's no reason to panic about the No. 1 overall p...
AUGUST 21 • USATODAY.COM
Deadspin | NFL preseason roundup: Raiders overcome Fernando Mendoza's pick-6 Deadspin | NFL preseason roundup: Raiders overcome Fernando Mendoza's pick-6
AUGUST 21 • DEADSPIN.COM
"He's so strange," "Such a dork": NFL fans mock "cornball" Fernando Mendoza's awkward Joe Buck-Troy Aikman exchange Fernando Mendoza's Las Vegas Raiders secured a 22-20 win over the Houston Texans in their second preseason game this year.
AUGUST 21 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

NFL Catchup: Fernando Mendoza Misses The Mark, George Kittle Gets Positive Update

Here's what you need to know about what happened around the NFL on Thursday.
AUGUST 21 • FOX SPORTS
NFL Catchup: Fernando Mendoza Misses The Mark, George Kittle Gets Positive Update
Deadspin | Raiders overcome Fernando Mendoza's pick-six, rally past Texans Deadspin | Raiders overcome Fernando Mendoza's pick-six, rally past Texans
AUGUST 21 • DEADSPIN.COM
Highlights: Every completion by Fernando Mendoza in Preseason Week 2 vs. Texans Watch every completed pass by quarterback Fernando Mendoza against the Houston Texans in Preseason Week 2.
AUGUST 21 • RAIDERS.COM
"Starting to think he could stink": NFL analyst raises red flags on Fernando Mendoza after Raiders rookie QB's subpar performance vs. Texans Fernando Mendoza could be in for a very ugly introduction to the NFL, according to at least one person.
AUGUST 21 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
Klint Kubiak, Fernando Mendoza and Aidan O'Connell Postgame Presser | Preseason Week 2
Klint Kubiak, Fernando Mendoza and Aidan O'Connell Postgame Presser | Preseason Week 2
AUGUST 21 • YOUTUBE
Texans' reserves turn a great night into a brutal Raiders finish The Houston Texans got whatever they wanted against quarterback Fernando Mendoza and the Las Vegas Raiders in the first half, but the Raider...
AUGUST 21 • TOROTIMES.COM
Tosses pick-six in first start Mendoza completed eight of 15 passes for 86 yards, no touchdowns and one interception in Thursday's 22-20 preseason win over the Texans.
Impact Mendoza made his first start at the NFL level and played the first half but it wasn't a pretty outing for the rookie first overall pick in his second preseason game. The Raiders were outscored 20-3 during Mendoza's time in the game, and his first drive ended in an 80-yard pick-six. Mendoza failed to close the gap between himself and Kirk Cousins, who started Vegas' preseason opener and remains the favorite to start for the team in Week 1. This poor outing from the rookie shows why the Raiders' brass would rather let Mendoza adjust to the NFL from a backup role to begin his career.
AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE
Fernando Mendoza uneven in Raiders preseasons start: Instant analysis, grades Fernando Mendoza was back in action for the Raiders in Week 2 of the NFL preseason. Here's a full breakdown of how he played.
AUGUST 21 • USATODAY.COM

Fernando Mendoza throws a pick-6, struggles in 1st half of Raiders' 22-20 preseason win over Texans

Top draft pick Fernando Mendoza struggled in his second preseason game, throwing an interception that Houston returned for a touchdown before the Las Vegas Raiders rallied late for...
AUGUST 21 • Associated Press
Mendoza Watch: Analyzing Raiders' Rookie Preseason Start vs. Texans The Las Vegas Raiders gave rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza the start against the Houston Texans on Thursday. The rookie had his ups and...
AUGUST 21 • SI.COM
"He might retire quicker than Andrew Luck": NFL fans react as Fernando Mendoza gets sacked brutally vs. Texans in preseason game Fernando Mendoza had a rough first half against the Houston Texans on Thursday.
AUGUST 21 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Fernando Mendoza Learns From Struggles In Raiders' Preseason Game Against Texans

Las Vegas Raiders No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza's second preseason game was headlined by a pick-six, but signs of success were there.
AUGUST 21 • FOX SPORTS
Fernando Mendoza Learns From Struggles In Raiders' Preseason Game Against Texans
Fernando Mendoza throws preseason INT, chases opponent 50 yards Fernando Mendoza's second preseason game hit a snag when the Raiders QB threw an interception.
AUGUST 21 • USATODAY.COM
"JaMarcus Russell 2.0," "Ty Simpson would never": NFL fans brutally mock Fernando Mendoza for throwing awful interception vs. Texans Fernando Mendoza was good in his first in-game action last week, throwing for almost 100 yards and a touchdown in a preseason opener loss against the Arizona Cardinals.
AUGUST 21 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
Fernando Mendoza throws third-down DOT to Malik Benson Watch as quarterback Fernando Mendoza connects with wide receiver Malik Benson for 18 yards against the Houston Texans.
AUGUST 21 • RAIDERS.COM
3-time Super Bowl champion predicts greatness for Raiders' Fernando Mendoza The no. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft is already drawing high praise from a Dallas Cowboys legend.
AUGUST 21 • THEBIGLEAD.COM
Fernando Mendoza throws a LASER to Jalen Nailor for 22 yards Watch as quarterback Fernando Mendoza finds wide receiver Jalen Nailor for 22 yards against the Houston Texans.
AUGUST 21 • RAIDERS.COM
"Don't step on obvious landmines": Colin Cowherd makes feelings known on "Raiders doing non-Raiders thing" with Fernando Mendoza The Las Vegas Raiders are handing Fernando Mendoza a bigger preseason stage.
AUGUST 20 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
Texans vs. Raiders live: TV channel, live stream, where to watch NFL preseason game Fernando Mendoza gets another bite at the apple when the Raiders travel to Houston to take on the Texans. Follow for live score, highlights...
AUGUST 20 • USATODAY.COM
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