NFL Preseason Week 2 Highlights: Stribling Shines, Mendoza Struggles
The second week of the NFL preseason featured five games, showcasing various performances from players across the league.
De'Zhaun Stribling, a rookie wide receiver for the San Francisco 49ers, emerged as a standout by catching four passes for 46 yards against the Los Angeles Chargers, bringing his preseason total to 11 receptions for 109 yards. Meanwhile, the Houston Texans' defense dominated, with rookie linebacker Wade Woodaz scoring on an 80-yard interception return against Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza, who struggled with only 86 passing yards and an interception.
Geno Smith, returning to the New York Jets, had a successful outing, completing all seven of his passes on the opening drive against the Pittsburgh Steelers, including a touchdown throw. In contrast, Mendoza's performance highlighted the challenges faced by first-year quarterbacks. Additionally, the Green Bay Packers' special teams showed improvement, with rookie kicker Trey Smack making multiple long field goals, while the Denver Broncos' Bo Nix returned from injury to lead his team effectively.
