Fernando Mendoza to make preseason debut with Raiders against Cardinals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 8:41 PM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
Fernando Mendoza, the No. 1 overall pick, is set to debut for the Las Vegas Raiders during their preseason game against the Arizona Cardinals on Thursday night at 8:00 p.m. ET. Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak indicated that Mendoza will receive significant playing time, possibly with the first-team offensive line. Kubiak expressed that Mendoza has improved throughout training camp and is ready for the challenges of a live game environment.
- •Mendoza will debut in a preseason game on Thursday night.
- •Kirk Cousins is expected to start for the Raiders.
- •Kubiak noted Mendoza's growth throughout training camp.
- •Mendoza might see snaps with the first-team offensive line.
- 8:41 PMYahoo Sports — Klint Kubiak: Fernando Mendoza will get "plenty of experience" on Thursday vs. Cardinals
"No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza is officially set to make his preseason debut on Thursday night.
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