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Fresh off an impressive preseason debut, Raiders rookie Fernando Mendoza encountered his first set of bumps Thursday night in Houston. The No. 1 overall pick completed 8 of 15 passes for 86 yards, but found the going to be more challenging against Houston's established defense, appearing frantic at times and throwing his first NFL interception.

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Mendoza struggles in preseason Week 2: 8-of-15, 86 yards, INT vs. Houston.

Raiders rookie No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza encountered bumps in his second preseason outing Thursday night against Houston, completing 8 of 15 passes for 86 yards while appearing frantic at times and throwing his first NFL interception against an established defense.