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Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty left practice Sunday with an apparent right leg injury, creating a major question for Las Vegas as the regular season approaches.

Jesse Merrick was at Raiders HQ for practice and breaks down exactly what he saw when Jeanty went down, what happened immediately afterward and what we know about the situation right now.

If Jeanty is forced to miss any time, what should the Raiders do at running back?

Fourth-round rookie Mike Washington Jr. has been one of the biggest standouts of Raiders Training Camp, so we break down whether the rookie could be ready for a larger role and what the rest of the Raiders' running back room looks like behind Jeanty.

Plus, there was plenty more to take away from Sunday's practice:

Fernando Mendoza throws two interceptions
Hezekiah Masses and Greedy Vance make plays in the secondary
Treydan Stukes works exclusively with the first-team defense
Kirk Cousins connects with Brock Bowers for the play of the day
Michael Mayer has one of his busiest practices of camp
Jackson Powers-Johnson returns as the right guard battle continues
Malcolm Koonce and Maxx Crosby generate pressure
More standouts and observations from Raiders Training Camp

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The Las Vegas Raiders' second preseason game is in the books, and we're going LIVE immediately after Raiders vs. Texans to break down everything we saw.

Jesse Merrick and former Raiders wide receiver Ryan Hoag react to what they saw from Las Vegas against Houston, including another important night for No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza as he continues to adjust to the NFL.

How did Mendoza look in his second professional game? What did he improve from his preseason debut against Arizona, and where does the rookie quarterback still have work to do?

We're also breaking down another opportunity for fourth-round rookie Mike Washington Jr., who has been one of the more intriguing young players throughout Raiders Training Camp and the preseason.

But there are questions on the other side of the football.

Defensive coordinator Rob Leonard opened up the playbook with more coverage disguises and exotic blitzes, but the Raiders' defense still struggled to get stops consistently. We'll break down what worked, what didn't, and how much concern there should be about the defensive depth behind the starters.

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Treydan Stukes is starting to make his move at Raiders Training Camp.

The Raiders' second-round pick got what appeared to be his most extensive work with the first-team defense yet during Practice number 12 of training camp, and where Las Vegas used him could give us a major clue about the rookie's role in 2026.

And then there's Maxx Crosby.

After sitting out the preseason opener, Crosby returned to practice and immediately wreaked havoc. Jesse Merrick had Maxx down for three would-be sacks and a pass breakup, including a dominant rep against DJ Glaze and another where he blew up a play-action boot before Kirk Cousins had much of a chance to react.

On today's Silver and Black Sports Network Podcast, we're breaking down all of the biggest developments from Practice 12 of Raiders Training Camp, including:

Treydan Stukes getting extended work with the first-team defense
Maxx Crosby's dominant day
What the Raiders' pass rush looks like with — and without — Maxx
Malik Benson making ANOTHER play of the day
Kirk Cousins and Jalen Nailor building chemistry
Fernando Mendoza dropping an absolute dime to Phillip Dorsett
Hezekiah Masses making another play in the secondary
The latest JPJ vs. Caleb Rogers battle at right guard
What we're learning about the Raiders' offensive line depth
Brock Bowers and Tonka Hemingway's absences
Dont'e Thornton Jr. taking a step toward his return

QUESTION OF THE DAY: What kind of role do you want to see Treydan Stukes have as a rookie?

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Fernando Mendoza made his NFL debut Thursday night as the Las Vegas Raiders opened the preseason against the Arizona Cardinals, and we finally got an extended look at the No. 1 overall pick in live game action.

Former Raiders wide receiver Ryan Hoag joins Jesse Merrick to break down what Mendoza showed in his first professional game, from his adjustment to NFL speed and handling pressure to some of the throws that flashed exactly why Las Vegas made him the first pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

We also break down Kirk Cousins and the Raiders' starting offense, including an efficient opening drive that featured plenty of motion and multiple personnel groupings. Plus, what did the first-team defense show, and which players helped — or hurt — themselves in the first preseason game?

On this episode:

Fernando Mendoza's first extended NFL action
What Mendoza did well — and where he still needs to improve
Kirk Cousins and the starting offense
Jack Bech making the most of his opportunities
Mike Washington Jr.'s explosive night
The Raiders' cornerback competition
Darien Porter and Jermod McCoy's performances
Greedy Vance emerging in the secondary
Concerns about the Raiders' defensive line and pass rush
Keyron Crawford, Cian Slone and other young defenders
Our biggest takeaways from Raiders vs. Cardinals

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The Raiders took over Allegiant Stadium for Day 11 of training camp, and Jeanty delivered one of the biggest plays of the night—bursting through the defense for an untouched 30+ yard touchdown run.

But the explosive run is only part of the story.

Throughout training camp, we're continuing to see signs of just how heavily the Raiders could lean on Jeanty in 2026, not only on the ground but also as a weapon in the passing game.

We also dive into all of the biggest takeaways from the Raiders' practice at Allegiant Stadium, including:

Kirk Cousins continuing to efficiently operate the Raiders offense
Fernando Mendoza flashing some impressive NFL throws, and still showing some rookie growing pains
Aidan O'Connell pushing the ball downfield
Malik Benson continuing to make his case at wide receiver
Tonka Hemingway making more noise along the defensive line
The Raiders' pass rush creating problems
The latest developments in the kicking competition
What we're learning about this Raiders offense after 11 training camp practices

Then we turn our attention toward Thursday's preseason opener against the Arizona Cardinals and lay out what matters most when the Raiders finally take the field against another team.

Who plays? How much should Fernando Mendoza get? Which young players have the most to gain? And which roster battles could begin to take shape once the lights come on?

QUESTION OF THE DAY: What's the ONE thing you're most excited to watch when the Raiders take on the Cardinals in the preseason opener?

Drop your answer in the comments.

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