Fernando Mendoza Throws 80-Yard Pick-Six as Raiders Trail Texans 20-3
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Updated · NBC Sports · Aug 21
Fernando Mendoza Throws 80-Yard Pick-Six as Raiders Trail Texans 20-3
3 articles · Updated · NBC Sports · Aug 21
Summary
8-of-15 passing for 86 yards, Fernando Mendoza led Las Vegas to just three first-half points before giving way to Aidan O’Connell in a 20-3 preseason deficit to Houston.
Wade Woodaz’s 80-yard interception return flipped the game after the Raiders’ opening drive reached the Texans red zone, turning Mendoza’s biggest mistake into Houston’s touchdown.
Four additional hits and a sack underscored the rough outing for the No. 1 overall pick, who was facing Texans backup defenders and got only one notable spark from a 22-yard throw to Jalen Nailor.
Matt Gay’s 52-yard field goal accounted for the Raiders’ only scoring, a sharp step back from Mendoza’s preseason debut last week when he went 10-of-16 for 97 yards and a touchdown against Arizona.