Raiders QB Fernando Mendoza Reflects on Rough Preseason Start vs Texans
Summary
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza made his first NFL start in a preseason game against the Houston Texans but struggled, completing 8 of 15 passes with one interception and no touchdowns in the first half. Third-string quarterback Aidan O’Connell played better in the second half, helping the Raiders win 22-20. Mendoza said he learned from the experience and understands he needs to improve at the NFL level.Key Facts
- Fernando Mendoza is the Raiders’ first overall draft pick.
- Mendoza completed 8 of 15 passes for 86 yards and threw one interception in the first half.
- He threw a 22-yard completion early in the game but followed it with a pick-six (interception returned for a touchdown) two plays later.
- Receiver Malik Benson dropped several passes, affecting Mendoza’s performance.
- Third-string QB Aidan O’Connell threw 15 of 24 passes for 166 yards and led the team’s comeback win.
- Mendoza said the NFL level requires small margins and one mistake can cause big problems.
- The Raiders signed Kirk Cousins, who is expected to start in Week 1.
- Raiders have one more preseason game before their regular season opener versus the Miami Dolphins.
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