Fernando Mendoza takes first-team reps at joint practice with Texans
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 11:20 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
Rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza received first-team snaps during the Raiders' joint practice with the Texans on August 18. Head coach Klint Kubiak praised Mendoza's performance against the Texans’ starting defense and stated that the plan was to give him an opportunity to showcase his abilities. Veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins expressed his support, indicating he was pleased to share some of the first-team work. Kubiak emphasized the need for Mendoza to gain experience, stating he will have plenty of opportunities in the upcoming preseason games.
- •Mendoza worked with the Raiders' first string offense today.
- •Kubiak plans more reps for Mendoza in upcoming preseason games.
- •Cousins shared first-team responsibilities, expressing confidence in Mendoza.
- •The joint practice took place on August 18 against the Texans.
- 11:20 PMYahoo Sports — Fernando Mendoza Gets Candid After Raiders-Texans Joint Practice
- 11:11 PMYahoo Sports — Fernando Mendoza gets extensive first-team reps in Raiders’ joint practice with Texans
- 4:25 PMNBCSports.com — Fernando Mendoza gets first-team reps, impresses at joint practice with Texans - NBC Sports
- 4:21 PMYahoo Sports — Fernando Mendoza gets first-team reps, impresses at joint practice with Texans
"In preparation for their second preseason, the Las Vegas Raiders held a joint practice with the Houston Texans on Aug. 18, as both teams will face each other on Aug. 20 at NRG Stadium. Moreover, this practice allowed for Fernando Mendoza to face one of the best defenses in the NFL. After the joint practice […] The post Fernando Mendoza Gets Candid After Raiders-Texans Joint Practice appeared first on HEAVY.
"Kirk Cousins has been quarterbacking the Raiders' first string offense throughout training camp, but today rookie Fernando Mendoza got some first-team work at the joint practice with the Texans.
"Kirk Cousins has been quarterbacking the Raiders' first string offense throughout training camp, but today rookie Fernando Mendoza got some first-team work at the joint practice with the Texans.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 11:20 PMFernando Mendoza Gets Candid After Raiders-Texans Joint Practice
In preparation for their second preseason, the Las Vegas Raiders held a joint practice with the Houston Texans on Aug. 18, as both teams will face each other on Aug. 20 at NRG Stadium. Moreover, this practice allowed for Fernando Mendoza to face one of the best defenses in the NFL. After the joint practice […] The post Fernando Mendoza Gets Candid After Raiders-Texans Joint Practice appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 11:11 PMFernando Mendoza gets extensive first-team reps in Raiders’ joint practice with Texans
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza took a huge step in his NFL development.
- NBCSports.comAug 18, 2026, 4:25 PMFernando Mendoza gets first-team reps, impresses at joint practice with Texans - NBC Sports
Kirk Cousins has been quarterbacking the Raiders' first string offense throughout training camp, but today rookie Fernando Mendoza got some first-team work at the joint practice with the Texans.
- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 4:21 PMFernando Mendoza gets first-team reps, impresses at joint practice with Texans
Kirk Cousins has been quarterbacking the Raiders' first string offense throughout training camp, but today rookie Fernando Mendoza got some first-team work at the joint practice with the Texans.
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