Fernando Mendoza throws first NFL TD vs Cardinals — SkimNews
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- Fernando Mendoza threw his first NFL touchdown, a 6-yard pass to Jack Bech with 3:13 left in the 2nd quarter, capping a 10-play, 79-yard drive that tied the game at 14-14
- Kirk Cousins opened the scoring for the Raiders with a 13-yard TD pass to Michael Mayer at 9:44 of the 1st quarter, finishing a 10-play, 68-yard drive
- Marvin Harrison Jr. answered for Arizona with a 7-yard TD catch from Jacoby Brissett at 3:47 of the 1st quarter, knotting the score at 7-7
- Gardner Minshew II connected with Simi Fehoko for a 10-yard Cardinals TD and later hit Jalen Brooks for another 6-yard score, pushing Arizona ahead 21-14
- Chad Ryland drilled field goals of 56 and 40 yards in the 3rd quarter to extend the Cardinals' lead to 27-14
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Why it matters: For Raiders rookie Fernando Mendoza, the Bech touchdown marks his first NFL scoring pass — a career milestone even in a loss column. For the Cardinals, the 27-14 lead through three quarters signals control of a game where four different Arizona skill players reached the end zone.
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