Mendoza Shows Promise Amid Rough Night | Las Vegas Raiders News

Rookie QB Fernando Mendoza had a gritty, mixed performance in the Raiders’ 22-20 win over Houston, throwing for 86 yards on 8-of-15 passes while tossing an interception—but his poise under pressure and arm talent shine through. Head coach Klint Kubiak praised his resilience, while acknowledging room for growth—especially with a shaky offensive line and costly drops by Malik Benson. Though Cousins remains the starter, Mendoza’s development from under center could carve out a role this season. 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/23f0fe2f8b4538e6