Raiders rookie quarterback Mendoza struggles, cites steep NFL learning curve

Raiders rookie quarterback Mendoza struggles, cites steep NFL learning curve

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NBC Sports reported that Raiders rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza said the preseason interception showed the higher level of competition after his first NFL appearance on August 20, 2026. Earlier, NBC Sports noted that Mendoza was sacked, hit several times and threw the interception that resulted in a touchdown, leaving the Raiders trailing 20-3 at halftime.

NFL. com had earlier highlighted that the Raiders faced heavy pressure from the Houston Texans' backup defense in the second preseason week, while the Texans' reserves dominated the game.

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Fernando Mendoza Las Vegas Raiders Houston Texans Wade Woodaz Maxx Crosby Matt Gay Aidan O’Connell Jalen Nailor Arizona Cardinals

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Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Houston, Texas, United States Arizona, United States

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21 août 2026
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Fernando Mendoza sends 'love' to 'Mr. Buck' on ESPN broadcast
Fernando Mendoza sends 'love' to 'Mr. Buck' on ESPN broadcast

Awful Announcing • 21 août 13h38

In his second preseason appearance, Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza chatted with ESPN host Laura Rutledge and offered a greeting to play-by-play announcer Joe Buck, prompting light-hearted banter with commentators.

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Fernando Mendoza: Thursday night taught me there's a lot more learning to do
Fernando Mendoza: Thursday night taught me there's a lot more learning to do

NBC Sports • 21 août 12h48

Indiana Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza struggled in his NFL preseason debut, throwing an interception that was returned for a touchdown, and said the experience highlighted the higher level of competition.

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Fernando Mendoza throws pick-six, leads Raiders to three points
Fernando Mendoza throws pick-six, leads Raiders to three points

NBC Sports • 21 août 01h51

Top draft pick Fernando Mendoza was sacked, hit multiple times and threw an interception returned for a touchdown, leaving the Raiders trailing 20-3 at halftime.

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Fernando Mendoza’s welcome-to-the-NFL moment happens instantly against Texans
Fernando Mendoza’s welcome-to-the-NFL moment happens instantly against Texans

New York Post • 21 août 00h51

In his first NFL start, Raiders first-round pick Fernando Mendoza threw an interception that Texans linebacker Wade Woodaz returned 80 yards for a touchdown.

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2026 NFL Preseason, Week 2: What We Learned from Thursday's games
2026 NFL Preseason, Week 2: What We Learned from Thursday's games

NFL.com • 21 août 00h06

In Thursday's preseason games, the Raiders' top draft pick faced heavy pressure against a strong Texans backup defense, while Houston's reserves shone and San Francisco's rookies made notable contributions.

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