In line to see first-half action Thursday
Mendoza is expected to play the first half of Thursday's preseason game against the Texans, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Mendoza will start Thursday and play roughly half the game, after which point Aidan O'Connell is scheduled to come in. This will be Mendoza's first start at the professional level, as Kirk Cousins started the preseason opener against Arizona before Mendoza threw for 97 yards and a touchdown in relief. Cousins remains the favorite to begin the regular season as the starter over the rookie first overall pick.
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Fernando Mendoza
New No. 1 in Vegas after Cousins trade
Mendoza will take over as the Raiders' new starting quarterback beginning with Sunday's game versus the Seahawks after Las Vegas traded Kirk Cousins to Minnesota on Tuesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Matt Gay
Converts all three kicks in loss
Gay converted his only field-goal attempt and both of his extra-point tries during Las Vegas' loss to the 49ers on Sunday.
Jalen Nailor
Two catches in loss
Nailor caught two of four targets for nine yards during Sunday's 38-17 loss to the 49ers.
Michael Mayer
Three catches in loss
Mayer caught all three of his targets for 37 yards in Sunday's 38-17 loss to the 49ers.
Mike Washington Jr.
Unproductive against Niners
Washington turned six carries into minus-three yards in Sunday's 38-17 loss to the 49ers.
Tre Tucker
Four catches in defeat
Tucker caught four of eight targets for 55 yards during Sunday's 38-17 loss to the 49ers.
Ashton Jeanty
Matches Washington with six carries
Jeanty rushed six times for 25 yards while catching five of seven targets for minus-5 yards in Sunday's 38-17 loss to the 49ers.
Brock Bowers
Big numbers in lopsided loss
Bowers caught seven of eight targets for 111 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 38-17 loss to the 49ers. He also rushed once for two yards and lost a fumble.
Cody White
Cut by Las Vegas
The Raiders released White on Wednesday, Sam Warren of The Athletic reports.
Mike Washington Jr.
Workload breakdown a 'week-to-week' decision
Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak said Wednesday that the breakdown in carries between Washington and Ashton Jeanty will be determined on a week-to-week basis, Ryan McFadden of ESPN.com reports.