Raiders vs Texans and 49ers vs Chargers highlight NFL preseason slate with key quarterback matchups

We are less than three weeks away now from the start of the NFL season, and until we get there, we have to settle for some preseason action.

I don't bet a ton of these, but there are some opportunities for us to grab some cash.

Game plans are discussed, personnel is announced, and coaches openly (most of the time) share who will play in the game and for how long.

That doesn't always mean anything, but it does at least give us a bit more information.

We have two games on the slate tonight, and I think it is worth putting a bet on both.

On the surface, these are two very different teams.

The Raiders come in searching for a path to the postseason after years of missing out and having dysfunctional teams.

They owned the No.

1 draft pick and took Fernando Mendoza in the draft.

He looked really sharp in his preseason game.

A couple of the throws that he had were absolute darts.

He went 10-for-16 overall for 97 yards and a touchdown.

He scrambled a bit as well, running twice for six yards.

Aidan O'Connell got the remainder of the work, throwing 13 times.