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No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza throws TD pass in preseason debut for Raiders in 27-14 loss to Cardinals
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· August 14, 2026
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Key takeaway 1 draft pick, Fernando Mendoza, made his preseason debut and threw a touchdown pass.
In a preseason game, the Las Vegas Raiders lost to the Arizona Cardinals with a score of 27-14. The Raiders' No. 1 draft pick, Fernando Mendoza, made his preseason debut and threw a touchdown pass.
Mendoza led one touchdown drive and completed 10 of 16 passes for 97 yards. Mendoza's performance was evaluated by his coach and himself. The coach saw an ascending player, while Mendoza was more critical of his own performance.
Further details about the game and Mendoza's debut are available from the source, including comments from the Raiders' coach and Mendoza himself.
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Category: local Published: August 14, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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