Raiders' Fernando Mendoza makes NFL debut: A look at how No. 1 over pick performed
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Las Vegas Raiders rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza made his NFL debut during a road game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium. The No. 1 overall draft pick, who serves as the backup to Kirk Cousins, entered the contest late in the game after the Raiders fell into a significant deficit.
The Raiders suffered a lopsided defeat in the matchup, which saw the Patriots dominate despite missing key personnel, including star cornerback Christian Gonzalez. While the team's overall performance was described as a blowout, Mendoza’s individual play was characterized as solid during his limited time on the field.
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How the coverage differs
Same story, different emphasis — here's what each outlet chose to lead with.
CBS Sports (US)Focuses on the rookie quarterback's individual performance
Las Vegas Review-Journal (Las Vegas, US)Highlights the team's poor performance and opponent's roster depletion
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