A rough night for Raiders rookie Fernando Mendoza in 18-12 preseason loss to the 49ers
Las Vegas rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza faced a strong NFL pass rush in the 49ers' 18-12 preseason win over the Raiders on Thursday night. Mendoza was sacked twice and threw an interception, struggling to complete passes despite completing seven of 14 attempts for 57 yards. The 49ers, comprised mostly of reserves, dominated the game, with Eddy Piñeiro making all six of his field goal attempts, including 51- and 54-yarders in the final minute.
Raiders rookie Fernando Mendoza will need additional preseason games to build confidence, with Kirk Cousins expected to start when the regular season begins. The 49ers, meanwhile, will decide their final roster before the cut to 53 players on Sunday.
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