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A rough night for Raiders rookie Fernando Mendoza in 18-12 preseason loss to the 49ers
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· August 28, 2026
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Key points Eddy Piñeiro made all six of his field goal attempts for the 49ers, including two long-range kicks in the final minutes. In contrast, Matt Gay made 4 of 5 field goals for the Raiders, with one attempt being unsuccessful.
Rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza had a tough outing, being sacked twice and throwing an interception. This occurred during a preseason game where the 49ers secured an 18-12 victory over the Raiders. Mendoza faced a strong pass rush, even from a San Francisco defense composed of reserve players.
Eddy Piñeiro made all six of his field goal attempts for the 49ers, including two long-range kicks in the final minutes. In contrast, Matt Gay made 4 of 5 field goals for the Raiders, with one attempt being unsuccessful. Further details about the game are available, including comments from Mendoza about his experience facing a strong NFL pass rush.
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Category: News Published: August 28, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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