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ArticleFernando Mendoza makes some plays in Raiders’ preseason debutAugust 14, 2026

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a 13-yard touchdown pass to tight end Michael Mayer to cap a 10-play, 68-yard drive

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Mayer caught a 13-yard TD from Cousins on the opening drive.

Tight end caught a 13-yard touchdown pass from Cousins to cap the first-team offense's opening 10-play, 68-yard drive.

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Run-blocking specialist; 12 personnel point-of-attack role in complementary TE split.

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Michael Mayer could get extension consideration pending season performance.

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Mayer scored on first-team opening drive touchdown pass from Cousins.

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Made the Michael Mayer bet last year and mostly failed, although the thesis was sound. LVR offense was just a worse steaming pile than imagined. He’s...

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Mayer finishes drive with TD as backup tight end.

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Mayer caught 13-yard TD in Cousins' efficient preseason drive.

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