Mendoza's Rough Night, Crosby's Support | Las Vegas Raiders News

Raiders rookie QB Fernando Mendoza’s preseason debut took a dramatic turn when he threw a pick-six in his second game, giving the Texans a two-score lead and shaking up momentum. Despite early promise, the interception—while chasing a ball carrier—highlighted his steep learning curve. Veteran Maxx Crosby stepped in to offer support, reminding Mendoza that growth comes from handling adversity. Mendoza admitted feeling let down by his teammates, following a shaky first outing. With the Raiders counting on him as their top draft pick, how he responds will define his path forward as he seeks to solidify his role before the regular season begins. 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/421fc6cc376c8dd1