Raiders Praise Fernando Mendoza’s ‘Response’ Despite Viral Preseason Lowlight
It was first and 10 from the Houston 24-yard line, with eight minutes and 24 seconds left in the first quarter. The Las Vegas Raiders, helmed by their No. 1 overall pick, quarterback Fernando Mendoza, were putting together a strong opening drive, responding to the Texans offense marching down the field and punching the ball […] The post Raiders Praise Fernando Mendoza’s ‘Response’ Despite Viral…
In a preseason game against the Houston Texans, Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza faced an unfortunate turn of events. With a strong opening drive and just eight minutes and 24 seconds remaining in the first quarter, Mendoza executed a play-fake to rookie running back Mike Washington Jr. However, the Texans' defense, notably rookie linebacker Wade Woodaz, stepped up to disrupt the play.
Woodaz intercepted the pass, racing 80 yards down the sideline to score a touchdown, marking a significant lowlight for Mendoza's preseason debut. Despite this setback, Las Vegas Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak praised Mendoza's "response", acknowledging his toughness and effort on the play. Mendoza's performance included eight completions on 15 attempts for 86 yards and an interception, showcasing his development potential.
The Raiders have been giving Mendoza ample preseason action, aiming to provide him with valuable game experience and help him grow in the NFL.
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