Fernando Mendoza struggles in NFL preseason start against Texans

Fernando Mendoza threw an interception returned for a touchdown during his preseason debut for the Raiders against the Texans on August 20. He ended the game with 8 completions on 15 attempts for 86 yards. Mendoza acknowledged that the experience highlighted the steep learning curve in transitioning to the NFL after leading Indiana to a national championship as a Heisman winner. He expressed the need for continued improvement following his performance, noting it was a lesson in the consequences of mistakes at this level.

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