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ArticleFernando Mendoza’s first NFL start was a painful but necessary part of the proc...August 21, 2026

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Rookie wide receiver Malik Benson dropped what would have been a sizable gain and first down on a well-placed third-down throw from Mendoza. Later, Benson had another potential third-down reception poked out of his hands for an incompletion.

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Benson had two drops on well-placed throws in preseason; affected Mendoza's stats.

Rookie wide receiver Malik Benson had two drops during Mendoza's preseason start that affected the stat line. He dropped what would have been a sizable gain and first down on a well-placed third-down throw, and later had another potential third-down reception poked out of his hands for an incompletion.