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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 his preseason debut, where he threw a touchdown pass against Arizona. The Las Vegas Raiders rallied late to secure a 22-20 victory over the Texans. Mendoza's performance suggests he has a lot to learn as he begins his NFL career.
Further details about Mendoza's game and the Raiders' win are available from the source.
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Category: News Published: August 21, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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