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Mendoza’s Rough NFL Debut | Las Vegas Raiders News
Raiders rookie QB Fernando Mendoza got a brutal reality check in his first NFL start, throwing a pick-six that Houston turned into a 14-point lead—his only stat was one interception and zero TDs. Despite the early disaster, the Raiders rallied behind backup Aidan O’Connell to win 22-20, but Mendoza’s shaky performance highlighted how vastly different the NFL is from college. Facing one of the league’s elite defenses, he struggled with pocket presence and decision-making, proving even small mistakes can be costly. Coach Klint Kubiak acknowledged plenty to improve on for both Mendoza and the…
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