"Starting to Think He Could Stink": NFL Analyst Raises Red Flags on Fernando Mendoza After Raiders Rookie QB's Subpar Performance vs. Texans

Klint Kubiak Calls for Fernando Mendoza to Improve After Raiders QB Throws Pick-Six Against Texans

Expectations were high after Fernando Mendoza’s performance against the Arizona Cardinals in the Las Vegas Raiders’ preseason opener. However, he failed to carry that momentum against the Houston Texans on August 20. During the post-game presser, head coach Klint Kubiak tried to humble the rookie quarterback a little.  “I think it’s plenty to clean up, plenty to get better at,” shared Kubiak when asked about his review of Mendoza’s performance, …

Klint 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.

"Starting to think he could stink": NFL analyst raises red flags on Fernando Mendoza after Raiders rookie QB's subpar performance vs. Texans

Fernando Mendoza could be in for a very ugly introduction to the NFL, according to at least one person.

Raiders overcome Fernando Mendoza’s pick-six, rally past Texans

Las Vegas rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza threw a pick-six in his second preseason game, but the Raiders rallied for a 22-20 win over the host Houston Texans on Thursday.Aidan O'Connell drove the Raiders 96 yards in eight plays in the last two minutes, capping the march with a 1-yard touchdown run with 14 seconds remaining.Mendoza, the reigning Heisman Trophy winner and No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, completed 8 of 15 passes for 8…

Fernando Mendoza uneven in Raiders preseasons start: Instant analysis, grades

Fernando Mendoza was back in action for the Raiders in Week 2 of the NFL preseason. Here's a full breakdown of how he played.

Mendoza picked off as Texans’ Woodaz returns it 80 yards for touchdown

Watch as Houston Texans linebacker Wade Woodaz intercepts Las Vegas Raiders rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza and returns it 80 yards for a touchdown.