The Las Vegas Raiders fell to the San Francisco 49ers 18-12 in their preseason finale, with rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza throwing an interception and taking two sacks. Matt Gay hit four field goals, including a 53-yarder, but the offense sputtered. Coach Klint Kubiak says Ashton Jeanty is 'on the mend' as the team prepares for the regular season.

In this episode, we break down the final score, the quarterback battle between Mendoza and Aidan O'Connell, and the standout performances from Keyron Crawford and Cameron McGrone. We also discuss the roster battles at receiver and corner, and what to expect when the regular season kicks off. We revisit our predictions and give you our bold take on the season ahead.

Tune in for the full reaction to the Raiders' preseason finale and what it means for the 53-man roster. We cover the offensive struggles, defensive highlights, and the road ahead for Las Vegas.

In this episode: Offensive Struggles and QB Battle · Defense and Special Teams Standouts · Road Ahead and Roster Decisions.

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Full transcript: https://cdn.beatlinesports.com/nfl/lv/2026-08-28/transcript.html

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