Klint Kubiak keeps QB1 decision open amid Mendoza struggles
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 7:12 AM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Las Vegas Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak stated there is no immediate rush to name a starting quarterback for the upcoming NFL season. This comes after a preseason game against the Houston Texans in which rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza struggled, completing 8-of-15 passes for 86 yards and throwing an interception returned for a touchdown. Kubiak indicated the competition is ongoing between Mendoza and veteran Kirk Cousins, who performed solidly in the first preseason game. The Raiders will face the San Francisco 49ers in their final preseason matchup on August 27.
- •Raiders played Houston Texans in preseason win
- •Fernando Mendoza struggled with 86 passing yards
- •Kirk Cousins performed well in earlier preseason game
- •Next game is against San Francisco 49ers on August 27
- •Kubiak aims to maintain competition among QBs
- 7:12 AMYahoo Sports — Klint Kubiak Gives Clear Message on QB Situation After Raiders Win
- 4:01 AMYahoo Sports — Raiders news: Klint Kubiak won't name QB1 despite Fernando Mendoza's struggles
"The Las Vegas Raiders are not in a rush to name their starting quarterback for the 2026 NFL season. Everyone waiting for the grand reveal will have to keep monitoring the situation for at least one more week, based on what Las Vegas head coach Klint Kubiak said following his team’s come-from-behind 22-20 NFL preseason win over the Houston Texans on […] The post Raiders news: Klint Kubiak won't name QB1 despite Fernando Mendoza's struggles appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"The Las Vegas Raiders secured their first win of the preseason by defeating the Houston Texans 22-20 on Aug. 20 at NRG Stadium. Moreover, in this contest, head coach Klint Kubiak decided to rest most of their starters, including QB Kirk Cousins.As a result, it allowed for No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza to play the […] The post Klint Kubiak Gives Clear Message on QB Situation After Raiders Win appeared first on HEAVY.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 21, 2026, 7:12 AMKlint Kubiak Gives Clear Message on QB Situation After Raiders Win
The Las Vegas Raiders secured their first win of the preseason by defeating the Houston Texans 22-20 on Aug. 20 at NRG Stadium. Moreover, in this contest, head coach Klint Kubiak decided to rest most of their starters, including QB Kirk Cousins.As a result, it allowed for No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza to play the […] The post Klint Kubiak Gives Clear Message on QB Situation After Raiders Win appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsAug 21, 2026, 4:01 AMRaiders news: Klint Kubiak won't name QB1 despite Fernando Mendoza's struggles
The Las Vegas Raiders are not in a rush to name their starting quarterback for the 2026 NFL season. Everyone waiting for the grand reveal will have to keep monitoring the situation for at least one more week, based on what Las Vegas head coach Klint Kubiak said following his team’s come-from-behind 22-20 NFL preseason win over the Houston Texans on […] The post Raiders news: Klint Kubiak won't name QB1 despite Fernando Mendoza's struggles appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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