Raiders starters to play in preseason opener against Cardinals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 10:53 PM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
Klint Kubiak announced that the Las Vegas Raiders will have all starters on offense in their preseason opener against the Arizona Cardinals on August 11, 2026. Kubiak emphasized a structured plan for the starters' playing time and mentioned rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza is expected to see action behind starting quarterback Kirk Cousins. The starting offensive line comprises Kolton Miller, Spencer Burford, Tyler Linderbaum, Jackson Powers-Johnson, and DJ Glaze. Mendoza is set to get valuable reps alongside starting wide receivers Tre Tucker, Jalen Nailor, and Jack Bech after a strong training camp performance.
- •All Raiders starters on offense will play against the Cardinals.
- •Rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza will play behind starter Kirk Cousins.
- •The offensive line includes Kolton Miller and Spencer Burford.
- •Mendoza has shown promise during training camp.
- •The preseason opener takes place on August 11, 2026.
- 10:53 PMYahoo Sports — Raiders HC Klint Kubiak: ‘Starters are going to play’ vs. Cardinals
"Raiders coach Klint Kubiak is set to play all of his starters on offense in the team’s preseason opener against the Cardinals.
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