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Fernando Mendoza says he avoids Las Vegas Strip as rookie QB

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 6:40 PM

Last updated Aug 13, 2026

Fernando Mendoza says he avoids Las Vegas Strip as rookie QB
Summary

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza, adapting to life in the NFL, expressed hesitance about frequenting the Las Vegas Strip. In an interview, he described his initial visit as minimal and noted warnings he's received, comparing the Strip to a haunted house that people advise him to avoid. Mendoza's cautious approach reflects his image as an innocent newcomer, as he focuses on settling into his new role with the Raiders.

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  • •Fernando Mendoza is the new quarterback for the Las Vegas Raiders.
  • •He has visited the Las Vegas Strip only a few times.
  • •Mendoza compares the Strip to a haunted house.
  • •He aims to stay focused during his rookie season.
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  • 6:40 PMYahoo Sports — Why Raiders' Fernando Mendoza says he avoids one part of Las Vegas
What they're saying
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Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza is getting used to his new home.

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