# RAIDERS SQUAD SHOW: Fernando MENDOZA delivers SOLID NFL DEBUT | RAIDERS vs CARDINALS recap

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Podcast: [Locked On Raiders - Daily Podcast On The Las Vegas Raiders](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-raiders-daily-podcast-on-the-las-vegas-raiders-1046618)
Published: 2026-08-14T15:43:02+00:00
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## Resource

The Raiders are back on the field, and we're breaking down everything from the Las Vegas Raiders' preseason Week 1 matchup against the Arizona Cardinals! Join Lincoln Kennedy, Q Myers, and Shantelle Chand as they recap Fernando Mendoza's highly anticipated NFL debut, analyze the Raiders quarterback battle featuring Mendoza, Kirk Cousins, and Aidan O'Connell, and discuss whether Mendoza did enough to strengthen his case for the QB1 job heading into the regular season. We also take a deep dive into the Raiders offense, including the performance of the offensive line, Klint Kubiak's offensive system, the run game, and what stood out from the passing attack. Did Jack Bech make the impact Raiders fans were hoping for? What did this first preseason game reveal about the identity of the Raiders offense? On the defensive side, we break down the Raiders' overall performance against Arizona, including the defensive line's ability to pressure the quarterback, the secondary's coverage, and whether there should be any concerns about Patrick Graham's defense—or if it's simply too early to overreact after one preseason game. Plus, it's time for our complete Rookie Report! We evaluate every member of the Raiders' 2026 draft class, including Treydan Stukes, Keyron Crawford, Trey Zuhn, Jermod McCoy, Mike Washington Jr., Dalton Johnson, Hezekiah Masses, Malik Benson, and Brandon Cleveland. Which rookies impressed the most? Who exceeded expectations? And who still has work to do before the regular season? Finally, Lincoln, and Q answer your questions and react to the biggest comments from Raider Nation. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications for weekly Raiders news, game recaps, training camp updates, roster battles, NFL analysis, and exclusive coverage all season long.

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