Silver And Black Pride on Fernando Mendoza

Mendoza struggles under pressure (#44 EPA/att, 36% accuracy) despite clean-pocket competence.

Rookie QB and No. 1 overall pick has struggled significantly under pressure in preseason despite playing well when clean. According to Warren Sharp, Mendoza ranks #44 in EPA/att when pressured (-1.36) and #42 in accuracy (4-of-11, 36%) with 3.5 YPA; he has taken 9 hits, 2 sacks, and 1 INT across two preseason games. While he hasn't faced No. 1 defenses or played with the Raiders' first-unit offense, the concern is compounded by Las Vegas playing the #2 toughest schedule of pass rushes this year with 7 games vs top-10 pass rushes. The key to his success will be receiving adequate protection in the regular season.

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