Raiders Preseason Loss Teaches Tough Lessons | Las Vegas Raiders News

Raiders fall 18-12 in preseason finale, but the loss packed valuable lessons as starters delivered strong performances—Cousins looked sharp, Washington Jr. dominated rushing, and the defense held early. However, depth issues surfaced as rookie Mendoza struggled under pressure, and special teams still need polish. With roster cuts looming, Coach Kubiak faced tough decisions, acknowledging that hard work since April doesn’t guarantee a spot—but it’s all part of NFL reality. 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/e5a07905fc200a2e