Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza (15) throws under pressure from the Houston Texans defense in the first half at Reliant Stadium in Houston on Thu Aug 20, 2026 (AP News photo)

Las Vegas Raiders podcast Rich Perez

#1 How impressive was Aidan O’Connell’s fourth-quarter performance, including the game-winning 1-yard touchdown run with just 14 seconds remaining?

#2 What did Fernando Mendoza show in his second preseason game, despite throwing an interception that Houston returned for a touchdown?

#3 How important were Dylan Laube and Dare Ogunbowale in helping the Raiders overcome their 17-point deficit with touchdown runs?

#4 What did Malik Benson and the other young Raiders receivers show as Las Vegas evaluated its offensive depth?

#5 How much confidence should Raiders fans have in the defense, particularly young players such as Jermod McCoy and Treydan Stukes, after the defense settled down following Houston’s fast start?

Rich Perez does the Las Vegas Raiders podcasts after every home and away game at http://www.sportsradioservice.com