Raiders Share Fernando Mendoza Update Before Texans Matchup
Summary
The Las Vegas Raiders will play the Houston Texans Thursday night in a preseason NFL game. Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza, the team's top draft pick, is set to start and play most of the first half as he continues to gain experience with the starting offense.Key Facts
- The Raiders face the Texans in Week 2 of the NFL preseason at 8 p.m. ET at NRG Stadium in Houston.
- Fernando Mendoza, the Raiders’ first overall draft pick, will start the game and likely play most of the first half.
- Aidan O’Connell is expected to play quarterback in the second half.
- Mendoza previously played in the first preseason game against the Arizona Cardinals, completing 10 of 16 passes for 97 yards and one touchdown.
- Kirk Cousins started ahead of Mendoza in the season opener and led a successful opening drive.
- The Texans have a strong defense, which will be a challenging test for Mendoza.
- Mendoza’s performance in preseason could influence his playing time in the regular season.
- The Raiders had a joint practice with the Texans earlier this week where Mendoza got significant reps with the first team.
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