Raiders rookie QB Fernando Mendoza got a major boost this week, earning first-team reps against the elite Texans defense — a bold move signaling his rising role. Despite not being perfect, he made key plays, including a big gain to Brock Bowers, and even earned praise from star defender Will Anderson Jr. While Kirk Cousins remains the starter, the Raiders are clearly building Mendoza for the future, using high-stakes reps to fast-track his NFL growth.
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