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Raiders lose to Cardinals 27-14 in Mendoza's preseason debut

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 5:15 PM

Last updated Aug 14, 2026

Raiders lose to Cardinals 27-14 in Mendoza's preseason debut

Summary

The Las Vegas Raiders lost to the Arizona Cardinals 27-14 on August 13, 2026, in their preseason opener. Quarterback Fernando Mendoza, selected as the No. 1 overall pick, completed 10 of 16 passes for 97 yards and one touchdown. Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak praised Mendoza's performance despite the loss, highlighting his ability to lead drives and command the huddle. Mendoza expressed a desire to improve his timing and connection with teammates following the game. Wide receiver Jack Bech had a touchdown catch from Mendoza and also received positive remarks from Kubiak for his performance during training camp.

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By the Numbers

•Raiders fall to Cardinals 27-14 in preseason opener
•Mendoza completes 10 of 16 passes for 97 yards and a touchdown
•Kubiak acknowledges Mendoza's growth despite the loss
•Mendoza expresses need for improvement in timing and connection
•Bech scores touchdown and receives praise for camp performance

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5:15 PMYahoo Sports — Raiders' WR on Fernando Mendoza’s throws in Cardinal loss

What they're saying

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After losing 27-14 on Thursday night, the Las Vegas Raiders head coach, Klint Kubiak, says that Fernando Mendoza is the same player he has seen in practice.
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