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Fernando Mendoza: Thursday night taught me there’s a lot more learning to do

The Las Vegas Raiders' quarterback competition remains unsettled after Fernando Mendoza's performance Thursday night.

By · Published August 21, 2026 at 18:36 UTC · Updated August 21, 2026 at 21:24 UTC

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The story so far

The Las Vegas Raiders defeated the Houston Texans 22-20 in their second preseason game. The Texans took an early lead, but the Raiders pulled ahead in the second half. The game was marked by a significant play: a pick-six by Fernando Mendoza, which Yahoo Sports described as a 'catastrophe'.

The game has sparked discussion about Mendoza's role and the Raiders' quarterback situation. According to Yahoo Sports, the Raiders need to reassess their plans for Mendoza. ESPN provided a game recap, focusing on the final score and key plays.

The quarterback battle for the Raiders is ongoing, with no clear winner emerging from the preseason games so far.

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The obvious questions

Who won the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and the Houston Texans?

The Las Vegas Raiders won the game 22-20.

What significant play occurred during the game?

Fernando Mendoza threw a pick-six, which was described as a 'catastrophe' by Yahoo Sports.

What is the current status of the Raiders' quarterback competition?

The quarterback battle is still ongoing, with no clear winner emerging from the preseason games.

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Las Vegas Raiders Houston Texans Fernando Mendoza NFL preseason quarterback battle

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