Raiders rookie QB Fernando Mendoza battled through a rough preseason outing, including an early interception returned for a touchdown, but found strength in veteran captain Maxx Crosby’s unwavering support. Crosby praised Mendoza’s work ethic and leadership, even as a rookie, while the coaching staff continues to give him first-team reps. Though the stats were modest, flashes of potential emerged — and it’s the resilience, not the mistakes, that’s shaping the team’s future.

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