The preseason finale for the Las Vegas Raiders and San Francisco 49ers is here, and both teams have made headlines for drastically different things.
The Raiders secured the No. 1 overall pick and drafted quarterback Fernando Mendoza. In limited action, the rookie has at times looked the part, and also has shown there's still a ways to go. That much is evident and has led the Raiders to decide they'll give the QB1 job to Kirk Cousins until Mendoza is ready to go.
When Mendoza is ready to go, however, is anyone's guess. The Raiders are determined to slow-play it with their passer of the future, leading to questions of when the passer will make his Sunday debut this season.
The 49ers have eyes on a Lombardi Trophy once again, but they've had to navigate some off-the-field distractions throughout training camp, an inauspicious start to their season. First, it was Kyle Shanahan's car accident and the questions that persisted. In the month that followed, principal owner Jed York was arrested.
In between, the 49ers lost wide receiver Ricky Pearsall to a knee injury, Mike Evans dealt with bumps and bruises and substation conspiracy theories resurfaced.
All that means: Everyone is ready for the regular season to start. But first, preseason finales. Here's how to watch:
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#1 – Minnesota Vikings Debut date: Dec. 20 vs. Lions The Vikings' Rivalries look pairs a deeper purple color scheme with Norse-inspired details.
#2 – Tennessee Titans Debut date: Nov. 15 vs. Jaguars The Titans' navy Rivalries uniform celebrates Nashville's "Music City" identity with neon-inspired numbers and music-themed design elements.
#3 Jacksonville Jaguars Debut date: Nov. 1 vs. Colts Jacksonville's cream-colored Rivalries uniform draws inspiration from the city's coastal culture, featuring custom script lettering and jaguar-print details.
#4 Green Bay Packers Debut date: Oct. 11 vs. Bears The Packers' alternate look incorporates vintage green tones and design details inspired by the franchise's unique tradition of public ownership.
#5 Indianapolis Colts Debut date: Sept. 27 vs. Texans The Colts' design updates classic team elements with dark blue, black and gray accents while highlighting the franchise's horseshoe imagery.
#6 Detroit Lions Debut date: Nov. 1 vs. Vikings Detroit's Rivalries design features Honolulu blue accents, carbon-fiber-inspired numbers and elements reflecting the city's automotive heritage.
#7 Houston TexansDebut date: Nov. 19 vs. Colts Houston's all-white Rivalries uniform features chrome-inspired finishes and blue numbers influenced by the city's iconic ‘Be Someone’ bridge.
