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ArticleKlint Kubiak shares thoughts on Fernando Mendoza’s performance against Houston...August 22, 2026

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Next week is the final week of training camp and the last chance for the No. 1 pick to beat out Kirk Cousins for the starting quarterback job ahead of the Week 1 matchup versus the Miami Dolphins

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Mendoza still competing with Cousins for Raiders starting QB job entering final preseason.

Mendoza remains in a quarterback competition with Kirk Cousins for the Raiders' starting job ahead of Week 1 against Miami. The source notes this is the final week of training camp and the last chance for the No. 1 overall pick to secure the starting role before the final preseason game against San Francisco.