Fernando Mendoza finishes preseason with one touchdown and two interceptions
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 2:35 AM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
Fernando Mendoza concluded his preseason with one touchdown and two interceptions during the Raiders' final game. He exited the match against the 49ers with 28 seconds left in the third quarter, having completed 7 of 14 passes for 57 yards while managing the team to just three points under his direction. Mendoza, the first overall pick, experienced a challenging preseason, tallying 25 completions on 45 attempts for 240 yards, along with two interceptions and four sacks. His performance has raised questions about his position in the starting quarterback competition, currently led by veteran Kirk Cousins.
- •Fernando Mendoza entered late in the first quarter of his final preseason game.
- •Mendoza's drives resulted in 84 yards and a field goal.
- •Kirk Cousins started and led the Raiders to two early field goals.
- •Mendoza completed 25 of 45 passes during the preseason.
- 2:35 AMYahoo Sports — Fernando Mendoza ends his preseason with one TD, two INTs
"Fernando Mendoza is out of tonight's final preseason game.
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