Klint Kubiak critiques Fernando Mendoza after pick-six against Texans

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Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Klint Kubiak critiques Fernando Mendoza after pick-six against Texans
Summary

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza struggled during a preseason game against the Houston Texans on August 20. Despite initial promise, Mendoza completed 8-of-15 passes for 86 yards and threw an interception returned for a touchdown, leading to a critique from head coach Klint Kubiak. Kubiak emphasized the need for improvement and mentioned that the team could do better in supporting Mendoza. The Raiders secured a 22-20 victory over the Texans, but Mendoza's performance raised concerns about his readiness to challenge for the starting spot, with Kubiak deferring a final decision on the quarterback situation for another week.

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  • Mendoza threw a pick-six that contributed to a slow start against the Texans.
  • Kubiak highlighted areas for Mendoza's improvement after the game.
  • The Raiders won 22-20 in their preseason matchup against Houston.
  • Mendoza completed 8-of-15 passes for 86 yards in the game.
  • Kubiak plans to take another week to assess the starting quarterback role.
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Expectations were high after Fernando Mendoza’s performance against the Arizona Cardinals in the Las Vegas Raiders’ preseason opener. However, he failed to carry that momentum against the Houston Texans on August 20.

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