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ArticleFernando Mendoza versus Purdue, Part XII of Las Vegas Raiders’ Mendoza Mania
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Mendoza did have a pair of nice runs against Purdue, accounting for two carries, 27 rushing yards and the score... he reads the block well by staying wide and has the speed to outrun the linebacker, going untouched into the end zone... makes a move to avoid a pass-rusher and goes right down the middle of the defense for a 20-yard run

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Mendoza salvaged poor passing game with 2 carries, 27 yards, 1 TD; strong rushing performance.

Despite a poor passing game, Mendoza had a pair of strong rushing performances against Purdue, accounting for 2 carries, 27 rushing yards, and a touchdown. On a read-option play with inside/split zone action, he read the block well, stayed wide, and used his speed to outrun the linebacker untouched into the end zone. Later, he made a move to avoid a pass-rusher and ran 20 yards down the middle of the defense for a play that put the offense in the red zone. The source notes that working off or setting up blocks is one of his biggest strengths as a runner.

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