Raiders lose preseason opener to Cardinals, 27-14
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 4:27 AM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026
The Las Vegas Raiders faced the Arizona Cardinals in their preseason opener on August 13, 2026, and were defeated 27-14. The game marked the first live action for the Raiders in seven months, allowing both coaching staff and players to assess performance issues. Quarterback Kirk Cousins went 5-for-6 with a touchdown in his only series, while rookie Fernando Mendoza added a touchdown pass of his own. The Raiders struggled defensively, allowing three passing touchdowns and failing to force a turnover until the fourth quarter, prompting head coach Klint Kubiak to emphasize the need for growth moving forward.
- •Raiders arrive at training camp with optimism despite prior struggles.
- •Kirk Cousins and Fernando Mendoza combined for two touchdown passes.
- •Raiders defense surrendered 220 passing yards without forcing a turnover.
- •Preseason game provided valuable lessons for team improvement.
- 4:27 AMYahoo Sports — Raiders get first dose of lessons after coming up short in preseason opener against Arizona
"LAS VEGAS—The first game of the preseason is always going to contain lessons to take back to practice.
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