The Fernando Mendoza era in Las Vegas is officially underway, and he didn’t wait long to make an impact. Mendoza rushed in for a 10-yard touchdown to give the Raiders an early 7–0 lead on the opening drive of his first start against the Seattle Seahawks. Beyond the run being his first pro score, the play immediately triggered flashbacks to last season’s national championship game. If you recall, Mendoza ran for a 12-yard touchdown on a fourth-down play in the fourth quarter of Indiana's win over Miami (Fla.). That play was also a QB draw. On top of all of that, Mendoza's touchdown run in the national championship game was also the final…
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