Klint Kubiak plans to increase Fernando Mendoza's first-team practice reps
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 6:33 PM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026
Coach Klint Kubiak is considering allocating more first-team practice reps to quarterback Fernando Mendoza following his preseason debut. Mendoza completed 10-of-16 passes for 97 yards and a touchdown in 31 offensive snaps. Kubiak acknowledged Mendoza's solid performance and praised his calmness and execution. The coaching staff aims to develop a plan to divide first-team reps among quarterbacks, including Kirk Cousins and Aidan O'Connell. The Raiders will hold joint practice sessions with the Texans next week before their preseason game.
- •Fernando Mendoza completed 10-of-16 passes for 97 yards and a touchdown.
- •Klint Kubiak praised Mendoza's calmness and execution in preseason debut.
- •Raiders will hold joint practices with the Texans next week.
- •Coaching staff is developing a plan for first-team rep distribution.
- 6:33 PMYahoo Sports — Klint Kubiak Gets Brutally Honest on Fernando Mendoza’s Raiders Debut
- 6:08 PMYahoo Sports — Klint Kubiak considering giving Fernando Mendoza more first-team reps
"Fernando Mendoza turned heads during his first live-game action with the Las Vegas Raiders, and head coach Klint Kubiak had some thoughts on his performance. The post Klint Kubiak Gets Brutally Honest on Fernando Mendoza’s Raiders Debut appeared first on HEAVY.
"Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza acquitted himself well in his preseason debut, completing 10-of-16 passes for 97 yards with a touchdown in his 31 offensive snaps.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 6:33 PMKlint Kubiak Gets Brutally Honest on Fernando Mendoza’s Raiders Debut
Fernando Mendoza turned heads during his first live-game action with the Las Vegas Raiders, and head coach Klint Kubiak had some thoughts on his performance. The post Klint Kubiak Gets Brutally Honest on Fernando Mendoza’s Raiders Debut appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 6:08 PMKlint Kubiak considering giving Fernando Mendoza more first-team reps
Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza acquitted himself well in his preseason debut, completing 10-of-16 passes for 97 yards with a touchdown in his 31 offensive snaps.
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