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Rookie QB Fernando Mendoza’s NFL debut was a brutal crash course: his first drive ended in a pick-six touchdown against the elite Texans defense, instantly putting Vegas down by two scores. The mental toll was immense — not just losing the ball, but having to immediately refocus under pressure. Mendoza admitted the mistake underscored how much more there is to learn at this level, where past success doesn’t guarantee results. Though the Raiders eventually pulled off a 22-20 win thanks to backup Aidan O’Connell, head coach Klint Kubiak stressed that Mendoza has plenty to work on — and that coaching support will be key. This loss? A harsh but necessary lesson in the league’s unforgiving reality.

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