The Las Vegas Raiders lost their preseason finale to the San Francisco 49ers, 18-12, with rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza struggling under pressure. The defense held strong, but the offense failed to score a touchdown. We break down the box score, key injuries, and what it means for the quarterback competition and roster cuts.

Fernando Mendoza threw an interception and was sacked twice, finishing 7-of-14 for 57 yards. Scott Washington Jr. rushed for 49 yards on eight carries, while Tre Tucker led the receivers with 25 yards. On defense, Keyron Crawford had a sack and Cameron McGrone recorded five tackles. Kicker Matt Gay was perfect on four field goals, including a 53-yarder.

The Raiders must now decide their Week 1 starter, with Kirk Cousins and Aidan O'Connell in the mix. Ashton Jeanty's ankle injury remains a concern, and several players are questionable ahead of cutdown day. We also discuss the team's winning record prediction and what to watch in the regular season opener.

In this episode: Offense Stalls in Preseason Finale · Defense & Special Teams Shine · Cutdown Day and Week 1 Lookahead.

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Full transcript: https://cdn.beatlinesports.com/nfl/lv/2026-08-29/transcript.html

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