Yahoo Sports NFL on Fernando Mendoza

Mendoza threw an 80-yard pick-six in preseason debut, illustrating rookie growing pains.

In his first NFL start against Houston, Mendoza was intercepted by Texans linebacker Wade Woodaz, who returned it 80 yards for a touchdown. The interception was entirely Mendoza's mistake—a pass thrown behind running back Mike Washington Jr. and directly into Woodaz's path—illustrating the type of rookie mistake that exemplifies why the Raiders have preached patience with his development.

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