Fernando Mendoza records second interception in Raiders-49ers preseason game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 5:05 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
Fernando Mendoza of the Las Vegas Raiders finished the preseason with his second interception against the San Francisco 49ers on August 27, 2026. The Raiders fell to the 49ers 18-12 in a game characterized by 10 field goals. Mendoza's performance included a misjudged throw targeting Jalen Nailor. The outcome concluded the Raiders' training camp as they prepare for the regular season, where it seems rookie Mendoza will not be the starting quarterback in Week 1.
- •Raiders lose to the 49ers 18-12 in preseason finale
- •Mendoza's two interceptions raise questions about his starting position
- •Kirk Cousins leads the offense more effectively than Mendoza
- •Mike Washington Jr. shines with eight carries for 49 yards
- •Aidan O'Connell struggles with only 32 passing yards
- 5:05 PMYahoo Sports — Fernando Mendoza finishes preseason with 2nd interception in Las Vegas Raiders-San Francisco 49ers matchup
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