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ArticleFernando Mendoza makes some plays in Raiders’ preseason debutAugust 14, 2026

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Washington sparked a second-quarter touchdown drive with a beautiful 53-yard run and he then converted a fourth down. Deven Thompkins and rookie running back Mike Washington started the game as kick returners. Washington also was on the field on the first drive some.

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Rookie Washington had a 53-yard run, converted a fourth down, and flashed overall.

Rookie running back sparked a second-quarter touchdown drive with a beautiful 53-yard run and converted a fourth down. Started the game as a kick returner alongside Deven Thompkins and was on the field on the first drive. Flashed in preseason action.