Raiders Secure Preseason Victory Over Texans Amidst Top Pick’s Early Struggles
In a preseason game between the Las Vegas Raiders and the Houston Texans in Houston, top pick Fernando Mendoza struggled in the first half, throwing an interception returned for a touchdown. The Raiders ultimately won the game 22-20.
Philadelphia, PA, August 21, 2026 —
The Las Vegas Raiders secured a narrow 22-20 victory over the Houston Texans in a preseason matchup held in Houston. The game saw early difficulties for the Raiders’ top pick, Fernando Mendoza, who threw an interception in the first half that was returned for a touchdown.
Despite the early setback, the Raiders managed to rally and secure the win. Specific details regarding the duration of Mendoza’s struggles or the game’s scoring progression beyond the interception are not provided in the summary.
The final score indicates a close contest, with the Raiders ultimately prevailing by two points. Further details about the performance of other players, key plays, or the overall trajectory of the game are not available in the provided information.
Story summarized from the original created by KRISTIE RIEKEN on www.inquirer.com, see more information here.
