Raiders Preseason Ends With Glimpses of Promise | Las Vegas Raiders News

The Raiders closed preseason with an 18-12 loss to the 49ers, but it was all about team chemistry—not touchdowns. Head coach Klint Kubiak watched starters gel under pressure, especially QB Kirk Cousins and rookie Fernando Mendoza, who showed growth despite a rough outing. The offense found rhythm, converting drives into field goals, while Mike Washington Jr. dazzled on the ground. Defense held strong against SF’s offense, limiting third downs and excelling in short-yardage. Though kicker struggles and turnovers marred the game, Kubiak praised progress across all three phases—and believes the team is far better than when spring began. 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/589d2ece8dc2d1a1