Mendoza Bounces Back From Pick-Six | Las Vegas Raiders News

Rookie QB Fernando Mendoza had a rocky start with an early interception returned for a touchdown against the Texans, but bounced back with six straight completions, showing poise and flashes of elite talent. Despite drops from receiver Malik Benson and a shaky offensive line, Mendoza finished with 86 yards and proved his ability to recover — a key sign of growth for a first-round pick. Not ready to unseat Kirk Cousins yet, but the Raiders are watching a player who’s learning fast and has serious upside. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f8437d06b2485347