Fernando Mendoza's 2nd preseason game begins poorly as he throws a pick-6 on 1st series
Fernando Mendoza had a strong outing in his preseason debut last week.
Fernando Mendoza, the Las Vegas Raiders' rookie quarterback, struggled in his second preseason game against the Houston Texans. After an impressive debut in the previous game, Mendoza faced a harsh reality during his second outing. The first series of the game ended with a touchdown scored by the Texans' defense. Mendoza attempted to throw to running back Mike Washington Jr., but threw the ball behind him, allowing Houston linebacker Wade Woodaz to intercept it.
Woodaz returned the interception 80 yards for a touchdown, putting the Texans up 14-0. Despite Mendoza's promising preseason performance, including his first game's strong play, this pick-6 in his second game serves as a reminder of the challenges he will face in the NFL.
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