Kirk Cousins and Fernando Mendoza see action in preseason finale

Kirk Cousins and rookie Fernando Mendoza participated in the Raiders' preseason finale against the San Francisco 49ers on August 27, 2026. The game ended with the Raiders losing 18-12, all points scored via field goals. The Raiders' starters played into the second series, while Mendoza, who replaced Cousins, faced challenges, throwing an interception and taking multiple sacks. The Raiders concluded the preseason with a record of 1-2, with Mendoza's performance under scrutiny for the upcoming regular season.

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