{
  "id": 599490,
  "title": "Klint Kubiak: Fernando Mendoza will get \"plenty of experience\" on Thursday vs. Cardinals",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/klint-kubiak-fernando-mendoza-will-get-plenty-of-experience-on",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-11T20:41:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/klint-kubiak-fernando-mendoza-plenty-204132805.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak has confirmed that rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza will make his preseason debut on Thursday night. During a Tuesday press conference, Kubiak stated that the Las Vegas starters will play against the Cardinals, making Kirk Cousins the first quarterback to take the field. However, Mendoza will get \"plenty of experience\" during the game, with Kubiak expressing his anticipation to see him on the field with his teammates. The coach didn't specify the number of snaps Mendoza would receive, but there is a possibility he could play with the first-team offensive line. Kubiak praised Mendoza's progress throughout training camp, noting his impressive preparation. He emphasized that Mendoza has learned to adjust his performance on the field, as theory doesn't always translate from practice to live game scenarios. With the Raiders facing the Cardinals at 8:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, Kubiak believes this will be an opportunity for Mendoza to gain valuable experience against a live pass rush.",
  "summary": "No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza is officially set to make his preseason debut on Thursday night.",
  "key_points": [
    "Rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza to make preseason debut Thursday",
    "Raiders face Cardinals at 8:00 p.m. ET, with Mendoza gaining experience",
    "Head coach Klint Kubiak anticipates Mendoza's performance against live pass rush"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": "https://urgent.news/ill/599490.png",
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Kirk Cousins throws TD on his only drive before Fernando Mendoza replaces him",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/kirk-cousins-throws-td-on-his-only-drive-before-fernando-mendoza",
        "published": "2026-08-14T00:42:47.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}