What happened: Fernando Mendoza, the No. 1 overall pick, was late over the middle on the fourth play of his opening possession.
Why it matters: Preseason results do not count in the standings. The larger consequence falls on Mendoza's development and evaluation before the 2026 regular season.
By the numbers: In his preseason debut, Mendoza completed 10 of 16 passes for 97 yards and one touchdown.
What to watch: His remaining preseason reps will test how quickly his timing and decision-making recover from the turnover.