Fernando Mendoza struggles in Raiders preseason finale against 49ers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 2:33 AM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
Fernando Mendoza played in the Raiders' preseason finale against the San Francisco 49ers on August 27. After starting quarterback Kirk Cousins played the first two drives, Mendoza took over but struggled significantly. He completed 7 of 14 passes for 57 yards, threw one interception, and was sacked twice. His performance highlighted ongoing concerns about his readiness as a rookie quarterback. The Raiders will need to refine Mendoza’s skills before he can challenge Cousins for the starting role.
- •Mendoza completed 50% of his passes with 57 yards.
- •He threw one interception on his second snap.
- •The Raiders' offensive line struggled during the game.
- •Mendoza was sacked twice, losing 20 yards.
- •Coach Klint Kubiak opted to start Cousins for the first two drives.
- 2:33 AMYahoo Sports — Fernando Mendoza shaky in preseason finale: Instant analysis, grade
"Fernando Mendoza finished off his preseason with an outing against the 49ers. Here's how the Raiders QB fared in relief of Kirk Cousins.
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