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Mendoza Struggles as Raiders Prepare for Regular Season | Oakland News
Raiders rookie QB Fernando Mendoza struggled in the preseason finale, sacked twice and throwing an interception in a 18-12 loss to the 49ers — his three-game stat line: under 60% completion, 240 yards, 2 INTs, 4 sacks. Meanwhile, Kirk Cousins looked sharp as the likely starter, leading two field goal drives. The 49ers’ Eddy Piñeiro nailed all six FGs, including long ones late, while Matt Gay made four of five for the Raiders, missing a 54-yarder. Defense held firm against San Francisco’s second team, and with preseason over, Mendoza’s path to regular-season reps is now key as the Raiders…
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