Raiders' No. 1 Pick Debuts in Fourth Quarter Loss
Fernando Mendoza made his NFL regular-season debut with the Raiders. The team trailed the Patriots by 28 points in the fourth quarter.
Why it matters
The Raiders' deficit highlights challenges in closing games with a rookie quarterback.
Debut in fourth quarter
Mendoza entered the game late in the fourth quarter after the Raiders fell behind.
Raiders' score
The Raiders lost to the Patriots 34-6, with Mendoza playing less than 10 minutes.
Common questions
How long did Mendoza play in the game?
He played less than 10 minutes before being replaced.
Sources
- No. 1 pick Mendoza debuts late in Raiders' loss: 'He did a good job' By Ryan McFadden, ESPN NFL · espn.com
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