Rookie Quarterback Fernando Mendoza Throws Touchdown in Raiders Preseason Debut, Team Falls to Cardinals
In a preseason game between the Las Vegas Raiders and the Arizona Cardinals, No. 1 draft pick Fernando Mendoza threw a touchdown pass in his debut. Despite Mendoza's touchdown, the Raiders lost to the Cardinals 27-14.
Philadelphia, PA, August 14, 2026 —
In his first preseason appearance, Las Vegas Raiders rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza connected for a touchdown pass. The No. 1 draft pick made his debut during a preseason matchup against the Arizona Cardinals.
Despite Mendoza’s touchdown pass, the Raiders were ultimately defeated by the Cardinals with a final score of 27-14. The game marked Mendoza’s initial outing as a professional player.
Further details regarding the specific circumstances of the touchdown pass, the overall performance of Fernando Mendoza beyond the touchdown, or the subsequent events of the game were not provided in the summary.
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