Fernando Mendoza struggles in Raiders' preseason win over Texans

In a preseason matchup on August 20, 2026, the Las Vegas Raiders edged the Houston Texans 22-20. Rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza faced challenges, throwing an interception returned for a touchdown, but managed to connect on six consecutive passes. Mendoza completed eight of 15 passes for 86 yards before sitting out the second half. The Texans' first-team offense dominated early, with quarterback C.J. Stroud leading a successful drive that included a touchdown run from Woody Marks. The Raiders' backups rallied late, culminating in a 98-yard drive led by Aidan O’Connell.

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