Breaking down Fernando Mendoza's Raiders preseason debut
We look a the tape and go through each of Fernando Mendoza's passes in his debut on Thursday night to see how he did.
Kirk Cousins and the Raiders first team had their one drive, setting the stage for Fernando Mendoza's preseason debut. Mendoza went 10/16 for 97 yards and one touchdown, proving he was a promising talent. His first series was short-lived, with a pass thrown away and a holding penalty derailing the possession. However, Mendoza demonstrated resilience on his next drive, completing 19-yard pass to Malik Benson and showcasing his speed with a seven-yard run.
Despite a missed pass interference call and a sack, Mendoza rebounded with a great read and pass to Jack Bech for a touchdown, tying the game at 14-14. His final drive was also well-executed, as he connected with Dareke Young and Brandon Johnson for significant gains, leaving the rookie with a strong preseason performance.
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