Rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza got real about adjusting to life in the NFL after experiencing an incredible collegiate career with the Indiana Hoosiers. Mendoza is preparing for the rookie season of his NFL career with the Raiders. Following an incredible ending to a collegiate career at Indiana, the star quarterback went on to be the […]
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Fernando Mendoza could solve the world’s problems, and Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans still wouldn’t sound too impressed by the Las Vegas Raiders rookie quarterback’s resume. Following the Texans’ 22-20 loss to Mendoza and the Raiders at Reliant Stadium in Houston. Ryans was asked if his stop unit got a little more motivation to […]
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Training camp joint practices always provide some serious fireworks, and the recent sessions between the Houston Texans and Las Vegas Raiders certainly delivered. When you put a physical rookie across from a relentless All-Pro, things are bound to get a little chippy. That is exactly what happened when Texans rookie guard Keylan Rutledge locked horns […]
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Expectations were high after Fernando Mendoza’s performance against the Arizona Cardinals in the Las Vegas Raiders’ preseason opener. However, he failed to carry that momentum against the Houston Texans on August 20. During the post-game presser, head coach Klint Kubiak tried to humble the rookie quarterback a little. “I think it’s plenty to clean up, […]
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The Las Vegas Raiders are not in a rush to name their starting quarterback for the 2026 NFL season. Everyone waiting for the grand reveal will have to keep monitoring the situation for at least one more week, based on what Las Vegas head coach Klint Kubiak said following his team’s come-from-behind 22-20 NFL preseason […]
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Fernando Mendoza torched the Houston Texans on a 22-yard connection to Jalen Nailor. The long reception signaled that the Las Vegas Raiders’ first overall pick was ready to deliver another epic NFL Preseason outing. But the mood changed for Mendoza on a brutal pick six, leading Raider fans into discomfort on Thursday. And got them, […]
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There were a few rookie mishaps in the Las Vegas Raiders’ preseason game against the Houston Texans on Thursday. QB Fernando Mendoza threw an interception that resulted in an 80-yard touchdown by LB Wade Woodaz. Then, highly touted WR Malik Benson bungled two passes during the game, per Sam Warren of The Athletic. However, the […]
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The Las Vegas Raiders played at the Houston Texans on Thursday night in a 22-20 win at the Houston Texans. Here are some highlights: As expected, the Raiders starting offense didn’t play. That is a strong indication that Kirk Cousins is very much the expected starter for Week 1. The only starter to play with […]
12 quick takeaways from the Las Vegas Raiders' gutty last-second win over the Houston Texans in Week 2 of the 2026 NFL preseason.
Fernando Mendoza displayed some room for improvement in the second preseason game of his career on Thursday night.
Fernando Mendoza’s second preseason outing was what level-headed observers expected: a mixed bag of impressive plays alongside typical rookie mistakes. […]
Week 2 of the NFL preseason added further insight into fantasy football focus, including the Raiders dictating Tre Tucker as their No. 1 receiver.
As Kirk Cousins is set to be QB1 for the Las Vegas Raiders to start the season, Jason Kelce believes that the veteran quarterback can be valuable to Fernando Mendoza. Mendoza, the Raiders’ number one overall pick, is the heir apparent to the QB1 position. Kelce believes that the rookie will learn a lot from […]
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Fernando Mendoza had an interception returned for a touchdown during the Raiders' opening drive against the Texans in preseason action.
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The no. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft is already drawing high praise from a Dallas Cowboys legend.
Las Vegas Raiders rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza maturely expressed gratitude after making mistakes during practice, for he sincerely values the preparation aspect of professional football. Well, he just learned another valuable lesson in Thursday’s preseason matchup versus the Houston Texans. The No. 1 overall draft pick threw an interception that was returned for an 80-yard […]
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Chargers Mike McDaniel enters his first season as the Chargers’ offensive coordinator following his time as the Dolphins’ head coach. Los Angeles HC Jim Harbaugh said he’s been extremely impressed by McDaniel since he’s come aboard and thinks he’s a great fit for QB Justin Herbert. “I mean, watching the football, watching the tape, just […]
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Scorebug mafia, rise up. ESPN has soft launched a new scorebug and graphics package during this evening’s preseason game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Houston Texans that will largely resemble what NFL fans will see during February’s Super Bowl, the first to ever air on ESPN. A look at the new ESPN NFL scorebug.…
Follow all the game and player stats from the Raiders vs. Texans matchup in Week 2 of the NFL preseason.
Ordinarily in the second week of the preseason, you’d get to see players you recognize, who will be playing regularly this season, for about one half of the game. But then Jayden Higgins tore his ACL, ending his season; the fact that the team could lose their WR2 during practice has led the Texans to […]
The Las Vegas Raiders play at the Houston Texans on Thursday night at 5 p.m. PT in their second preseason game. It will be aired on ESPN.Discuss it all here.
The Las Vegas Raiders visit the Houston Texans on Thursday night at Reliant Stadium, with both teams looking for their first win of the preseason after dropping their respective openers. How to Watch Raiders vs Texans Las Vegas enters Week…
The NFL preseason continues Thursday night with the Las Vegas Raiders and Houston Texans meeting in Houston after spending part of the week competing against each other in joint practice. How to Watch Raiders vs Texans One of the biggest…
The Houston Texans host the Las Vegas Raiders at Reliant Stadium in NFL Preseason Week 2. With both teams evaluating key players after their preseason openers, here is how to watch the game live in the USA.
Match Summary Match Houston Texans vs Las Vegas Raiders Tournament NFL Preseason Date Thursday, August 20, 2026 Time 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT TV Channels ESPN, FOX5 Vegas Live Stream Fubo , NFL+, ESPN Unlimited
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Raiders have set plan for the first overall pick.