Raiders Coach Kubiak Takes Responsibility for Mendoza's Pick-Six Against Texans

The Las Vegas Raiders faced the Houston Texans in their second preseason game on Thursday night, where quarterback Fernando Mendoza played the entire first half in place of Kirk Cousins, who is expected to be the regular-season starter.

During the game, Mendoza experienced difficulties, including a significant mistake in the first quarter when he threw a pick-six, allowing the Texans to take a two-score lead. There was some discussion regarding a potential miscommunication with running back Mike Washington Jr., who may not have provided a clear target for Mendoza.

Head coach Klint Kubiak, reflecting on Mendoza's performance, accepted some responsibility for the interception, stating that he needs to provide more support. Mendoza's statistics showed he completed 8 of 15 passes for 86 yards, a decline from his previous game against the Arizona Cardinals. The Raiders are taking a patient approach with Mendoza as he continues to learn behind Cousins.