Raiders Face Texans in Preseason Test | Las Vegas News

The Las Vegas Raiders faced a real test in preseason against playoff-bound Houston, revealing both promise and growing pains as they evaluate their rebuilt roster. Rookie QB Fernando Mendoza got valuable reps against the Texans’ top defense, showing flashes of potential despite room for improvement. While the team showed encouraging moments on both sides of the ball, the experience gap with Houston was evident — a challenge the Raiders are actively working to close. With another matchup looming and film review ahead, the focus remains on progress: they’re not just better than last year, they’re building toward readiness — one tough practice at a time. 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/99d37cda2b8b8ae3