Mendoza Shines in Preseason Debut | California News

Raiders rookie QB Fernando Mendoza made his NFL preseason debut with a touchdown pass, becoming the first No. 1 pick to do so since Baker Mayfield in 2018. Though he showed flashes of brilliance—including a key TD and strong drives—he admitted nerves and room for growth, especially in timing and anticipation. Coach Kubiak praised his progress, while veteran Kirk Cousins remains the Week One starter. Mendoza embraced the speed of the NFL and the autonomy it offers, focusing on next-play mentality as he continues his development. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c1ad3edf59f04e1c