Raiders Share Fernando Mendoza Update Before Texans Matchup
The Raiders have a plan for how they'll use Fernando Mendoza against the Texans in his first preseason start.
The Las Vegas Raiders will begin their preseason NFL action on Thursday night against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium in Houston. Kickoff for the game is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. The two teams have already encountered each other in practice, where the Raiders' top draft pick, Fernando Mendoza, gained significant playing time with the first-team offense.
According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the team plans to have Mendoza in the lineup for most, if not all, of the first half against the Texans. It is believed that starting quarterback Kirk Cousins will hand off to Mendoza once the opening drive concludes. In last week's preseason opener against the Arizona Cardinals, Mendoza made a solid debut, completing 10-of-16 passes for 97 yards and a touchdown, entering the game near the end of the first quarter and playing the rest of the quarter and all of the second.
The Texans' defense is considered to be formidable, providing Mendoza with an excellent opportunity to prove his worth as he becomes accustomed to playing alongside the starters. As he maintains his performance and carries momentum into the regular season, Mendoza's chances of becoming the starting quarterback will likely increase.
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