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Fernando Mendoza throws a pick-6, struggles in 1st half of Raiders’ 22-20 preseason win over Texans

Headline from East Idaho News, on the newest of 3 developments

HOUSTON (AP) — Top pick Fernando Mendoza is finding out quickly that he has a lot of work to do as he begins his NFL career. Mendoza struggled in his second preseason game, throwing an interception that Houston returned for a touchdown before the Las Vegas Raiders rallied late for a 22-20 victory ov…

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Developments in this update

3 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

  1. Fernando Mendoza gets extensive first-team reps in Raiders’ joint practice with Texans

    Headline from New York Post ·

  2. Raiders Share Fernando Mendoza Update Before Texans Matchup

    Headline from Newsweek ·

  3. Newest

    Fernando Mendoza throws a pick-6, struggles in 1st half of Raiders’ 22-20 preseason win over Texans

    Headline from East Idaho News ·

5 reports not tied to one development ·

Reports & sources

20 articles, oldest first.

  1. Newsweek

    Raiders Projected to Grab Explosive WR1 for Fernando Mendoza in New Mock Draft (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Raiders QB Fernando Mendoza will need a reliable WR weapon, and they found just that in Bleacher Report's latest mock draft.

  2. Las Vegas Review-Journal

    Fernando Mendoza debuts with Raiders first team in Texans joint practice (opens Las Vegas Review-Journal)

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    Las Vegas Review-Journal's feed description

    Las Vegas Raiders rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza was given reps with the starters and against Houston’s top defenders during a joint practice with the Texans on Tuesday.

  3. New York Post

    Fernando Mendoza gets extensive first-team reps in Raiders’ joint practice with Texans (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza took a huge step in his NFL development.

  4. Las Vegas Review-Journal

    Fernando Mendoza learning from mistakes as Raiders prepare to play Texans (opens Las Vegas Review-Journal)

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    Las Vegas Review-Journal's feed description

    Having quarterbacked the first-team offense Tuesday, Raiders rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza is ready to apply his takeaways Thursday against the Houston Texans.

  5. Triblive

    Rookie Fernando Mendoza learning from mistakes as Raiders prepare to play Texans (opens Triblive)

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    Triblive's feed description

    HOUSTON — Sweaty after practice Tuesday and dressed in silver and black and red, Fernando Mendoza lamented the pick he threw in practice against the Houston Texans.

  6. Newsweek

    Adam Schefter Details Raiders' Plan for Fernando Mendoza (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    ESPN insider Adam Schefter discussed the Las Vegas Raiders' plans for rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza to start the season.

  7. Newsweek

    Raiders Share Fernando Mendoza Update Before Texans Matchup (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    The Raiders have a plan for how they'll use Fernando Mendoza against the Texans in his first preseason start.

  8. New York Post

    Fernando Mendoza’s welcome-to-the-NFL moment happens soon against Texans (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Fernando Mendoza’s welcome-to-the-NFL moment was bound to happen.

  9. Fox News

    Fernando Mendoza throws pick-six in second NFL game as Raiders rookie faces growing pains (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Fernando Mendoza's second pass of the preseason game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Houston Texans was intercepted and returned 80 yards for a TD.

  10. East Idaho News

    Fernando Mendoza throws a pick-6, struggles in 1st half of Raiders’ 22-20 preseason win over Texans (opens East Idaho News)

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    East Idaho News's feed description

    HOUSTON (AP) — Top pick Fernando Mendoza is finding out quickly that he has a lot of work to do as he begins his NFL career. Mendoza struggled in his second preseason game, throwing an interception that Houston returned for a touchdown before the Las Vegas Raiders rallied late for a 22-20 victory ov…

  11. New York Post

    Fernando Mendoza’s first NFL start painful but necessary part of process (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    HOUSTON — Fernando Mendoza’s welcome-to-the-NFL moment was bound to happen. Almost right on cue, it arrived Thursday night in his first NFL start. And it was painful. Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza is hit by Texans defensive tackle Naquan Jones on Thursday in Houston.

  12. CW 39 Houston

    Texans get pick 6 in first half, but gives up late touchdown in loss to Raiders (opens CW 39 Houston)

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    CW 39 Houston's feed description

    HOUSTON (AP) — Top pick Fernando Mendoza is finding out quickly that he has a lot of work to do as he begins his NFL career. Mendoza struggled in his second preseason game, throwing an interception that Houston returned for a touchdown before the Las Vegas Raiders rallied late for a 22-20 victory ov…

  13. Las Vegas Review-Journal

    Fernando Mendoza eager to learn from growing pains in Houston (opens Las Vegas Review-Journal)

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    Las Vegas Review-Journal's feed description

    After throwing a pick-6 against the Houston Texans, Las Vegas Raiders rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza couldn’t hide his disappointment as his harshest critic.

  14. Newsweek

    Raiders QB Fernando Mendoza Reflects on Rough Preseason Start vs Texans (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Raiders rookie QB Fernando Mendoza opened up about his rough performance against Houston in his first preseason start.

  15. WTOP Washington DC

    Fernando Mendoza has plenty of experience to rely on in Raiders quarterbacks room (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    WTOP Washington DC's feed description

    HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Much has been made of Kirk Cousins ‘ impact on Raiders rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza’s development.…

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