No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza throws TD pass in preseason debut for Raiders in 27-14 loss to Cardinals
Summary
Fernando Mendoza, the No. 1 NFL draft pick and Heisman Trophy winner, threw a touchdown pass in his preseason debut for the Las Vegas Raiders, who lost 27-14 to the Arizona Cardinals. Mendoza completed 10 of 16 passes for 97 yards and showed promising moments during the game.Key Facts
- Fernando Mendoza is the Raiders’ No. 1 draft pick and won the Heisman Trophy in college.
- Mendoza threw a 6-yard touchdown pass to Jack Bech in the preseason game.
- He completed 10 of 16 passes for 97 yards in his first preseason game.
- Mendoza nearly threw a second touchdown pass but it was out of reach for his receiver.
- The game ended with the Cardinals beating the Raiders 27-14.
- Raiders pass rusher Maxx Crosby did not play after knee surgery in January.
- Cardinals quarterback Carson Beck did not play due to sore ribs, so the expected matchup with Mendoza did not happen.
- The Raiders’ Kirk Cousins and Cardinals’ Jacoby Brissett each threw a touchdown in limited action.
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