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Fernando Mendoza Makes History in Raiders Debut, First No. 1 Pick With a Preseason TD Since Baker Mayfield
Fernando Mendoza's first taste of NFL action came with a footnote for the record books. The Raiders' rookie quarterback threw a touchdown in his preseason debut Thursday night, becoming the first No. 1 overall pick to do so since Baker Mayfield in 2018. The Heisman Trophy winner completed 10 of 16 passes for 97 yards across four drives in Las Vegas' 27-14 loss to the Arizona Cardinals, showing flashes of the player the franchise drafted to be its future, and moments that reminded everyone he is still a rookie.