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Raiders Survive Texans 22-20 — Is Fernando Mendoza Really in the Week 1 QB Mix?

Atomic Punk Media LLC — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:52:34 GMT

The Raiders escaped Houston with a 22-20 comeback win, but the real story broke after the final whistle. Fernando Mendoza ran the entire first half of the offense, threw an early pick-six, and struggled — then Aidan O'Connell came off the bench and threw for 166 yards, including the game-winning score. Afterward, head coach Klint Kubiak refused to name Kirk Cousins the Week 1 starter, telling reporters "We got another week. I don't want anyone to be comfortable in their job."

On this episode of Silver & Black Today, Scott Gulbransen breaks down what Kubiak's comments actually mean for the quarterback competition, why Mendoza's rough start might matter less than the box score suggests, what Aidan O'Connell's performance does to that quarterback room, and every notable moment from the win over Houston — including Malik Benson's continued rise, the Jackson Powers-Johnson injury situation, and what to watch as the Raiders return to practice ahead of next week's preseason finale against the 49ers.

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Chapters:

00:00 — Intro and show setup 00:49 — Raiders beat Houston 22-20, but the real story is what Kubiak said after 01:03 — Kubiak's "let's keep going" QB comment, and what it actually means 01:37 — Mendoza's rough patch: the pick-six and his honest breakdown of it 03:34 — Kubiak's real plan: why he let Mendoza take his lumps 05:00 — Scott's take: Kubiak isn't undecided, he's strategic — Cousins still the heavy favorite 07:03 — Three things to watch this week: practice reps, silence from the building, and next week's finale vs. SF 09:12 — Aidan O'Connell quietly wins the game and why that matters 10:49 — Defense: don't overreact, that was Houston's starters 12:06 — Depth players stepping up (Booker, Sloan, Lafayette pick) 12:38 — Malik Benson's rookie night — flashes and drops 14:52 — Big picture: offense outgained Houston but the game was sloppy 17:00 — Penalties and discipline — Kubiak's clear message 19:00 — Bottom line heading into the 49ers finale 20:08 — Wrap-up and radio return Sept. 12

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Raiders Head Coach Klint Kubiak Meets the Media a Day After First Preseason Win

Hondo Carpenter — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Klint Kubiak Presser - 8.21.26

Raiders — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Head Coach Klint Kubiak addresses the media.

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Mendoza’s Learning Curve

Bleav — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:59:00 GMT

Fernando Mendoza’s first start was anything but smooth. How steep is his learning curve under center and what should we make of the rookie QB’s rocky performance? Plus, we’re breaking down rookie RB Mike Washington’s potential and debating a roster question: Should the Raiders keep three quarterbacks?

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Ridin' w/ the Carpenters, a Las Vegas Raiders Exclusive: Biting the Bullet

Hondo Carpenter — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:30:00 GMT

First & 10 Postgame Podcast: Mendoza Struggles, Raiders Beat Houston

Las Vegas Review-Journal — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 07:32:00 GMT

Vegas Nation's Adam Hill and Sam Gordon recap how Fernando Mendoza fared in his second preseason outing, take a look at where position battles stand with some of the defensive players and between the kickers, and Station Casinos' Chuck Esposito talks NFL odds with Heidi Fang.

Raiders win late despite a subpar first half from Mendoza and the team

Locked On Podcast Network — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 07:05:00 GMT

Coming up on today’s Locked On Raiders Podcast, Raiders make preseason game # 2 vs Houston very entertaining at the end and come from behind to win the game 22-20. We will discuss all aspects of the game in what felt like the tale of two halves. We will discuss the decision HC Klint Kubiak made not to play the starters and if that was a mistake or not. Calls & Text will close the show.

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Complete Recap of Raiders 22-20 Win Over Houston Texans

Hondo Carpenter — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 04:55:00 GMT

Raiders QB Fernando Mendoza Addresses the Media After the Comeback 22-20 Win Over the Texans in Preaseason Week 2

Hondo Carpenter — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 04:23:00 GMT

Raiders Head Coach Klint Kubiak Addresses the Media After the Comeback 22-20 Win Over the Texans in Preseason Week 2

Hondo Carpenter — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 04:20:00 GMT

Raiders QB Aidan O'Connell Addresses the Media After the Comeback 22-20 Win Over the Texans in Preseason Week 2

Hondo Carpenter — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 04:15:00 GMT

Klint Kubiak, Fernando Mendoza and Aidan O'Connell Postgame Presser | Preseason Week 2

Raiders — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 04:05:00 GMT

Head Coach Klint Kubiak, QB Aidan O'Connell and QB Fernando Mendoza address the media following the Raiders' 22-20 preseason win over the Houston Texans.

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The Las Vegas Raiders Final Score: Raiders 22, Texans 20

Hondo Carpenter — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 03:30:00 GMT

Raiders preseason Game 2: 3 players or positions to focus on

Locked On Podcast Network — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 07:05:00 GMT

Coming up on today’s Locked On Raiders Podcast, it’s game day for the Raiders and Texans, preseason game # 2 from Houston, we will hear how beneficial the joint practice vs Houston is and was for Fernando Mendoza and could it speed up the timeline of him starting in the regular season. We also will give you three players or position groups to focus on in tonight’s game, plus your calls and text will close the show on Thursday 8-20-26

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Raiders O-Line Exposed vs. Texans: What It Means for Mendoza, Cousins, and Week 1

Atomic Punk Media LLC — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Raider Nation, we asked for honest feedback all camp — well, we got it on Tuesday. Scott Gulbransen breaks down everything that came out of the Raiders' joint practices against the Houston Texans, starting with the offensive line getting worked by a legitimately talented Texans front. Protection breakdowns, a run game that never got going, and what it all means heading into tonight's preseason game.

Then the real story of the week: Fernando Mendoza taking extensive reps with the first team, including multiple pick-sixes by both QBs, and how he handled it afterward. Scott explains why a rough day against a real NFL defense isn't a red flag — it's tuition — and lays out the difference between Kirk Cousins as the floor and Mendoza as the ceiling at quarterback.

Also on deck: Klint Kubiak's measured response to Tuesday's practice, Brock Bowers returning to the field, the Powers-Johnson injury and what it means for Caleb Rogers' shot at right guard, the secondary competition with Darren Porter making noise, and a preview of what to watch for tonight as the Raiders take on the Texans in preseason game two.

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Chapters:

00:00 Intro and welcome to Silver and Black Today 00:52 Setting the table: joint practices with the Texans 03:53 Headline: honest feedback from Tuesday's practice 04:28 Offensive line struggles against the Texans front 05:47 Run game fails to get established 06:00 Pushing back on the panic button crowd 08:00 Klint Kubiak's measured response 09:22 The big question: how worried should Raider Nation be 10:49 Kirk Cousins gets real reps, veteran poise under pressure 12:02 The Fernando Mendoza story: extensive first-team reps 13:01 Pick sixes and Mendoza's honest reaction 14:19 Why taking responsibility is a good sign 17:00 What outside observers and national media saw 19:01 Cousins as the floor, Mendoza building the ceiling 19:57 Roster board: JPJ injury and the interior o-line 20:38 Caleb Rogers' opportunity at right guard 21:47 Brock Bowers is back 22:38 Secondary competition and Darien Porter 25:16 Individual flashes and joint practice value 28:10 Tonight's preseason game 2 preview vs. Texans 30:23 Watching Ashton Jeanty and Malik Benson tonight 31:16 Defensive keys to watch tonight 32:42 Call-in and video submission info 33:09 Radio show details: 101.5 KDON, Saturdays at 5 PM 34:18 Sign-off and where to follow the show

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Ridin' w/ the Carpenters: Gameday in H-Town, Watching for Guys on the Cusp of the Roster

Hondo Carpenter — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 05:14:00 GMT

Raiders Training Camp Report 22: Hidden Nuggets from Digging Deeper Into Joint Practice

Hondo Carpenter — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Joint Practice with the Texans & Raiders on Bussin’ | Raiders Fan Radio Ep. 422

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RAIDERS SQUAD SHOW: Jackson POWERS-JOHNSON starting job in JEOPARDY + RAIDERS vs TEXANS Preview

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Raiders have teachable moments in joint practice vs Houston

Locked On Podcast Network — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 07:05:00 GMT

Coming up on today’s Locked On Raiders Podcast, the Raiders had some good, some bad and some things they can build off from Tuesday’s joint practice, we will discuss all that on today’s show. You will hear from 2nd year WR Jack Bech, my one-on-one conversation after practice. Calls and text will close the show on Wednesday 8-19-26

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Raiders Vs Texans Preview

Raider Wil/Matty B/Chidolinus/lvraider10/JeffLafontaine — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT

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In this episode, the panel discusses the latest Raiders preseason game, player performances, and the evolving rules around tackling and special teams. They analyze game film, player stock, and the impact of new rules on gameplay. In this episode, the panel discusses the recent preseason games, team performance, player development, and expectations for the upcoming season, providing insights into the team's strengths and areas for improvement. In this episode, we explore the fun and strategic world of fantasy football through a lively game where participants build their teams from scratch, aiming for the best record. We also discuss NFL players, coaching, and the excitement of sports betting and streaming.

key topics

Raiders signing Noah Brown and its impact
Preseason game against Arizona Cardinals and team performance
Player stock analysis: rising and falling players
Tackling rules and injury discourse in the NFL
Offensive and defensive highlights from the game
Special teams concerns and kicker performance
Injury analysis and rule enforcement debate
Game film insights and player development Preseason game analysis and team performance
Player development and depth chart evaluation
Offensive and defensive strategy adjustments
Expectations for regular season success
Impact of injuries and player health
Team chemistry and coaching decisions Fantasy football team building strategies
NFL player selection and analysis
Coaching decisions and their impact
Using TikTok games to engage sports fans
Streaming NFL games and legal considerations

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Ridin' w/ the Carpenters, a Las Vegas Raiders Exclusive: Controversy or Blessing at Running Back?

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