Mendoza’s Rough Day in Houston | Houston Texans News

Raiders rookie QB Fernando Mendoza got a brutal test against the Texans’ elite defense, showing flashes of brilliance but also throwing an interception in the red zone — snagged by safety Jalen Pitre. Despite the mistake, Mendoza stayed composed, admitting he misread the coverage while targeting a running back. Veteran Kirk Cousins also threw a pick returned for a TD by Kamari Lassiter, highlighting the steep learning curve as Vegas adapts to a new offense. Still, the joint practices yielded valuable reps — both teams showed grit, with Raiders’ defense holding its own against Houston’s potent attack. 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/aba8f56e2c178c8b