Fernando Mendoza and Carson Beck could face off in preseason game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 1:13 PM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026

The Arizona Cardinals will play the Las Vegas Raiders in a preseason game on Thursday at Allegiant Stadium, kicking off at 8 p.m. ET. Both quarterbacks, Fernando Mendoza and Carson Beck, may see action, creating the potential for a rematch of last year's college national championship game. Mendoza, drafted first overall by the Raiders, is expected to receive significant playing time as their No. 2 quarterback. Beck, drafted in the third round by the Cardinals, will operate behind Jacoby Brissett and Gardner Minshew, with his playing time uncertain. This matchup is also notable since the teams will meet again in the regular season in December.
- •Cardinals face Raiders in preseason game on August 12.
- •Kickoff scheduled for 8 p.m. ET at Allegiant Stadium.
- •Mendoza may get significant reps as Raiders' No. 2 quarterback.
- •Beck's playing time is uncertain behind Brissett and Minshew.
- •Both quarterbacks could face off in December's regular season matchup.
- 1:13 PMYahoo Sports — Fernando Mendoza vs. Carson Beck rematch possible in Cardinals-Raiders
"It is possible that the Cardinals' preseason game Thursday will give us a national championship rematch at quarterback.
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