Raiders Preseason Showdown Insights | Las Vegas Raiders News

The Raiders closed preseason with a gritty 18-12 loss to the 49ers, giving starters crucial reps in a tightly contested game defined by field goals and disciplined play. Offense showed promise from the starters, but line depth remains shaky—pass protection and run lanes struggled under pressure. QB Fernando Mendoza flashed poise and creativity, but the defense’s third-down stops and improved secondary coverage were bright spots. Running back Mike Washington Jr. emerged as a standout, while kicker Matt Gay delivered key kicks despite a missed long attempt. Fewer penalties and sharper execution hint at progress as the regular season looms. 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/ff67da4bf865aa98