Mendoza’s Rough Preseason Ends | Las Vegas Raiders News

Raiders rookie QB Fernando Mendoza had a shaky preseason finale, throwing for just 57 yards, two interceptions, and two sacks — but coach Klint Kubiak’s post-game spin focused on blame-shifting to receivers, not the QB. After a strong start against the Cardinals, Mendoza’s inconsistent play (240 yards, 1 TD, 2 INTs, 4 sacks) highlights the steep learning curve for rookies. The team’s handling of his early struggles could be key as the regular season looms — pressure’s high, and growth is slow. 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/44da133b7c158318