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No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza throws TD pass in preseason debut for Raiders in 27-14 loss to Cardinals
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Mark Anderson, Associated Press , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· August 14, 2026
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Key takeaway Mendoza's touchdown pass was 6 yards to Jack Bech.
A notable performance was seen in the preseason debut of Fernando Mendoza, the No. 1 draft pick, as he threw a touchdown pass for the Las Vegas Raiders. The Raiders ultimately lost to the Arizona Cardinals with a score of 27-14.
Mendoza led one touchdown drive and completed 10 of 16 passes for 97 yards. Mendoza's touchdown pass was 6 yards to Jack Bech. The Raiders coach, Klint Kubiak, and Mendoza himself had differing evaluations of his performance.
Further details on the game and Mendoza's debut are available from KSAT 12, the ABC affiliate.
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Category: local Published: August 14, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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