Raiders Fall to Cardinals in Preseason Opener, Mendoza Shows Promise
In their preseason opener at Allegiant Stadium, the Raiders lost to the Cardinals 27-14, but quarterback Fernando Mendoza had an encouraging NFL debut.
New York, NY, August 13, 2026 —
The Las Vegas Raiders kicked off their preseason schedule with a 27-14 loss to the Arizona Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium. Despite the final score, the game provided a notable performance from quarterback Fernando Mendoza in his NFL debut.
Mendoza’s performance was a bright spot for the Raiders in the exhibition game. Details regarding the specifics of his debut, such as statistics or key plays, were not provided in the summary.
The preseason opener marks the beginning of the Raiders’ campaign as they prepare for the upcoming NFL season. The loss to the Cardinals sets an initial tone for the team’s exhibition games, with further opportunities to assess player performance and team strategy.
Further information regarding other aspects of the game, including additional player performances, coaching decisions, or specific game events, was not available in the provided summary.
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