VegasSportsToday.com The Raiders blew a double-digit lead … again. But this time, in the craziest of fashion, they came back and beat the Patriots 30-24. The Raiders (6-8) led by 14 at the half at home against New England, but then trailed by seven late in the game when Derek Carr connected with Keelan Cole in the corner of the end zone to tie the game at 24-24 with 32 … [Read more...] about Raiders score twice in last 34 seconds to beat Patriots, 30-24
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Raiders need bye to get in sync to start winning streak
On the positive side, the Raiders will not lose a game this weekend, but that’s only because it’s their bye week. On the better side, a glance at the team’s upcoming schedule shows a bunch of teams the Raiders should beat. The Raiders are obviously reeling after a 1-4 start to the season, including a second-half collapse at Kansas City Monday night in a 30-29 loss. They’ve … [Read more...] about Raiders need bye to get in sync to start winning streak
Subtle decisions led to interceptions in Raiders loss to Chargers
Raiders quarterback Derek Carr threw three interceptions on Sunday in a 24-19 road loss to the Los Angeles Chargers, but head coach Josh McDaniels on Monday after reviewing film said a number of factors can come into play that can result in a turnover. "There's a lot that goes into passing the ball obviously; reading the coverage, making a decision on where you want to go … [Read more...] about Subtle decisions led to interceptions in Raiders loss to Chargers
Raiders ready to kick off season against Chargers
The Raiders will kick off the regular season in Los Angeles on Sunday against the West Division rival Chargers in a game matching teams that battled down to the last game of last season for the last playoff spot. In that game, the Raiders won, 35-32 in overtime, to swipe that playoff spot and end the Chargers season. “You never know how that's going to go, but we have … [Read more...] about Raiders ready to kick off season against Chargers
QB Carr getting on same page as new head coach
VegasSportsToday.com Derek Carr has been through coaching transitions before. Heck, he went through two just last season. So, it’s not hard to think that he’d be able to handle a change to new head coach Josh McDaniels. Carr said he’s been particularly impressed with his new coach in teaching situational football. Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) goes through … [Read more...] about QB Carr getting on same page as new head coach