Mendoza's Preseason Struggles Exposed | Las Vegas Raiders News

Fernando Mendoza, the top NFL draft pick, got his biggest stage in the Raiders’ final preseason game—but his debut was a rocky one. Struggling with accuracy, overthrows, and a couple of sacks, he also threw an interception early, leading to a shift toward safer checkdowns. While offensive line issues may have contributed to his struggles, Mendoza’s hesitation to attack downfield raised concerns. The Raiders aren’t ready to hand him the starting reins just yet—he’s still got plenty of growth ahead. 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/ed44df2d51532002