Fernando Mendoza makes NFL debut as Raiders routed by Patriots

Las Vegas Review-Journal and Independent Journal Review describe the same event in different terms.

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What happenedFernando Mendoza has served as Kirk Cousins’ backup, and the No. 1 overall draft pick was called upon late in the game as the Raiders were routed in New England.

What changedLas Vegas Review-Journal frames it as "Fernando Mendoza makes NFL debut as Raiders routed by Patriots". Independent Journal Review frames it as "Raiders No. 1 Pick Mendoza Makes NFL Debut".

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Still Watching. Las Vegas Review-Journal frames it as "Fernando Mendoza makes NFL debut as Raiders routed by Patriots". Independent Journal Review frames it as "Raiders No. 1 Pick Mendoza Makes NFL Debut".

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Las Vegas Review-Journal5h ago

Fernando Mendoza makes NFL debut as Raiders routed by Patriots

Fernando Mendoza has served as Kirk Cousins’ backup, and the No. 1 overall draft pick was called upon late in the game as the Raiders were routed in New England.

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Independent Journal Review4h ago

Raiders No. 1 Pick Mendoza Makes NFL Debut

Raiders rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza made his NFL debut in a blowout loss to the Patriots, entering in the fourth quarter with Las Vegas down 45-17. He completed 6 of 8 passes for 48...

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