Fernando Mendoza’s welcome-to-the-NFL moment happens instantly against Texans
New York Post • • sports
Key Points:
- Raiders rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza, the first overall pick in the NFL draft, experienced a tough moment in his first NFL start against the Texans.
- Mendoza threw a costly interception, an 80-yard pick-six returned by Texans linebacker Wade Woodaz.
- The interception occurred after Mendoza attempted a pass to Mike Washington but threw behind him, allowing Woodaz to intercept and score.
- Despite Mendoza's desperate effort to stop Woodaz, the linebacker completed the touchdown return unchallenged.
- This mistake, while painful, is a common learning experience for young quarterbacks entering the NFL.
