Colin Cowherd compares Raiders' Mendoza to Dak Prescott
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 6:52 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Colin Cowherd highlighted Fernando Mendoza in a recent podcast, drawing parallels between the Las Vegas Raiders quarterback and Dak Prescott. Mendoza, the No. 1 overall pick, completed his first preseason game with 97 yards and one touchdown. Cowherd praised Mendoza’s maturity and passion, suggesting he possesses advantages over Prescott at a similar stage of his career. While both quarterbacks share a trajectory of rising behind veteran players, expectations for Mendoza in the upcoming season are tempered with the Raiders' win total set at 5.5. Analysts will be closely watching Mendoza's development as the preseason progresses.
- •Colin Cowherd likens Fernando Mendoza to Dak Prescott.
- •Mendoza threw for 97 yards and one touchdown in his first preseason game.
- •Expectations for Mendoza as the No. 1 overall pick are high but tempered.
- •Raiders' projected win total is 5.5 for the upcoming season.
- •Analysts will monitor Mendoza's progress during the preseason.
- 6:52 PMYahoo Sports — Colin Cowherd compares Fernando Mendoza to a young Dak Prescott
"Colin Cowherd calls Fernando Mendoza a 'better throwing version' of Dak Prescott.
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