Fernando Mendoza’s first NFL start was a painful but necessary part of the process

HOUSTON — Fernando Mendoza’s welcome-to-the-NFL moment was bound to happen. Almost right on cue, it arrived Thursday night in his first NFL start. And it was painful.

HOUSTON — Fernando Mendoza’s welcome-to-the-NFL moment was bound to happen. Almost right on cue, it arrived Thursday night in his first NFL start. And it was painful. Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza is hit by Texans defensive tackle Naquan Jones on Thursday in Houston. An 80-yard pick six by Texans linebacker Wade Woodaz in the first...