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Fernando Mendoza throws a pick-6, struggles in 1st half of Raiders' 22-20 preseason win over Texans
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· August 21, 2026
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Key points The Las Vegas Raiders rallied late to secure a 22-20 victory over the Texans. Mendoza played the first half, completing 8 of 15 passes for 86 yards.
Fernando Mendoza, the Heisman Trophy winner, struggled in his second preseason game. He threw an interception that was returned for a touchdown. Mendoza played the first half, completing 8 of 15 passes for 86 yards. This performance followed a touchdown pass in his preseason debut against Arizona.
The Las Vegas Raiders rallied late to secure a 22-20 victory over the Texans. Mendoza's preseason debut had shown promise, but his latest outing highlighted the challenges he faces in his NFL career.
Further details about Mendoza's performance and the game are available from the source, providing more insight into his progress as a top pick in the NFL.
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Category: News Published: August 21, 2026 Source: Click2Houston General Reading time: 1 min
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