Raiders lose to struggling Jaguars 27-20

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne Jr. (1) tries to get past Las Vegas Raiders safety Duron Harmon (30) in Jacksonville on Sun Nov 6, 2022 (AP News photo)

Raiders Lose To Struggling Jaguars 27-20

By Barbara Mason

Last Sunday the Las Vegas Raiders (2-6) got blindsided by the New Orleans Saints 24-0. This Sunday the Raiders were looking to get back on track taking on the Jacksonville Jaguars (3-6) who have had major struggles of their own, one of them being unable to close out games.

They have lost numerous games by a single touchdown coming close far too many times. The Jags broke out of their three game losing streak with a 27-20 win over the Las Vegas Raiders in Jacksonville.

The Raiders were first up on the scoreboard in the opening quarter taking a 7-0 lead. Devante Adams caught a pass from Derek Carr for 25 yards and the lead in this game.

The Raiders would tack on more points in the second quarter off a Daniel Carlson 38 Yd Field goal to take a 10-0 lead. Las Vegas struck again in the second when Carr connected again with Adams this pass for 38 yards and a 17-0 lead. The Raiders were really rolling in the first half of this game.

With 4:50 left in the half the Jaguars got up on the board. A Travis Etienne Jr. one yard romp gave Jacksonville their first touchdown of the game still trailing the Raiders 17-7. Before the quarter ended both kickers added to their respective teams tally. The Raiders Daniel Carlson kicked a 38 yard field goal and the Jaguars Riley Patterson was good for a 44 yard field goal. At the half the score was 20-10.

Jacksonville turned this game around with their first possession in the second half. Christian Kirk caught a seven yard pass for a touchdown and the Jaguars had trimmed the Raiders lead to 20-17. Offensively Las Vegas cooled off having trouble moving the ball at all in the second half.

Jacksonville kept the pressure on scoring in the opening minute of the fourth quarter taking a 24-20 lead, their first of the game. Again it was Etienne Jr. rushing for 5 yards.

With under three minutes left in the game the Raiders had the ball with no time outs but a chance to salvage the game. The Jaguars came up with some great defensive stops and they were able to put an end to their five game losing streak. Jacksonville added insult to injury in the closing minutes of the game with a 48 Yd field goal from Patterson.

The Raiders did get the ball back with 1:01 left on the clock. In that final possession Derek Carr was sacked and intercepted. This was a great comeback win for Jacksonville. The final was 27-20.

It was indeed a tale of two halves. The Raiders had a great first half and a miserable second half. Carr had 223 passing yards in the first half and only 36 yards in the second in a stunning turnaround. Josh Jacobs finished with 67 yards rushing and 20 yards receiving. Devante Adams had a great first half with two touchdowns and 146 yards receiving but not much going on in the second half.

This was an awful loss for Las Vegas who also struggled terribly last week against the Saints. They will take on the Colts next Sunday at Allegiant Stadium in another winnable game at home. Kickoff is scheduled for 1:05 and will air on CBS.

Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Tony Renteria: Raiders hope to make work out of Jaguars Sunday; Vegas looking for bounce back after getting shutout

On the Raiders podcast with Tony Renteria:

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara just had a little bit more going against against linebacker Devine Deablo at the Superdome in New Orleans on Sun Oct 30, 2022 (AP News photo)

On Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Tony:

#1 It was an afternoon that showed the Las Vegas Raiders (2-5) who were shutout by the New Orleans (3-5) defense.

#2 The Raiders who won last weekend 38-20 against the Houston Texas despite getting some offense last week the Raiders simply couldn’t get into field goal range to even get on the scoreboard.

#3 The Saints running back Alvin Kamara scored three touchdowns doing the heavy lifting scoring most of the Saints points.

#4 Kamara had two receptions for 36 and 16 yards and rushed for a three yard carry.

#5 Raiders quarterback Derek Carr left in the fourth quarter going 15-26 for 101 yards and an interception and Carr got sacked three times.

#6 The Raiders head to Jacksonville next Sun Nov 6 where they might have a chance to win the Jags have lost five straight games.

Join Tony Renteria for the Raiders podcasts Tuesdays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Rich Perez: Raiders getting shutout by Saints comes as a shock

Linebacker Devine Deablo (41) of the Las Vegas Raiders tries to push New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) out of bounds at the Superdome in New Orleans on Sun Oct 30, 2022 (AP News photo)

On Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Rich:

#1 It was an afternoon that showed the Las Vegas Raiders (2-5) who were shutout by the New Orleans (3-5) defense.

#2 The Raiders who won last weekend 38-20 against the Houston Texas despite getting some offense last week the Raiders simply couldn’t get into field goal range to even get on the scoreboard.

#3 The Saints running back Alvin Kamara scored three touchdowns doing the heavy lifting scoring most of the Saints points.

#4 Kamara had two receptions for 36 and 16 yards and rushed for a three yard carry.

#5 Raiders quarterback Derek Carr left in the four quarter going 15-26 for 101 yards and an interception and Carr got sacked three times.

#6 The Raiders head to Jacksonville next Sun Nov 6 where they might have a chance to win the Jags have lost five straight games.

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Raiders Manhandled By Saints in 24-0 shutout

Raiders Manhandled By Saints 24-0

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) reaches over the goal line as  Las Vegas Raiders safety Tre’von Moehrig (25) tries to put a stop on Kamara to no avail at the Superdome in New Orleans on Sun Oct 30, 2022 (AP News photo)

By Barbara Mason

Sunday afternoon the Las Vegas Raiders (2-5) traveled to the “Big Easy” to take on the New Orleans Saints (3-5). Both of these teams have struggled during the season but are playing better ball going into this game.

Las Vegas is coming off a win over the Houston Texans by a considerable margin 38-20. The Raiders lost a one point game to the Kansas City Chiefs in prior weeks so they came close in that one. They have some great offensive weapons but struggle on defense.

The atmosphere at the Superdome was well established but the Raiders will came into this game after the win last week they were hopeful that they were ready to handle the crowd noise and the Saints. It was just too much Alvin Kamara who scored three times in the Saints 24-0 victory over the Raiders.

Game recap: The first quarter was a real disappointment for the Raiders unable to move the ball at all. The Saints took an early 7-0 lead when Alvin Kamara rushed for three yards and the first touchdown of the game.

The second quarter was more of the same for Las Vegas. Their offense was stymied by the Saints defense while the New Orleans offense continued to amass yards. Will Lutz kicked a 37 Yd field goal and Kamara celebrated his second touchdown of the game, an Andy Dalton pass for 16 yards, and a 17-0 lead.

The Raiders had quite a hole to dig out of. This was the Raiders largest deficit of the season so far. A good start for the Raiders in the second half would be to get into Saints territory which they had not done in the first half.

New Orleans got the ball to start the second half and got a nice drive going straight away that the Raiders kept alive with their first pass interference penalty of the season. A few plays later Kamara had his third touchdown of the game, a pass from Dalton for 36 yards. New Orleans had now built a 24-0 lead and the Raiders were in deep trouble.

A visibly frustrated Derek Carr was sacked back to back in their first possession of the third quarter. The Raiders have a top ten offense but ran into a brick wall with the New Orleans defense.

With 3:06 left in the fourth quarter the Raiders crossed midfield for the first time in the game. That gain was nullified when Carr was sacked for the fourth time pushing Las Vegas back onto the Saints 38 yard iine. The Raiders fought to avoid a shut-out but it just didn’t happen.

They finished the game on the Saints six yard line, the final 24-0 . It was simply an ugly game offensively and defensively for the Raiders. Despite missing Michael Thomas, Jarvis Landry and Marshon Lattimore the Saints just proved to be too hot to handle.

Devonte Adams had a very disappointing game with one catch for three yards. This almost looks like a misprint but sadly this was reality. It was a tough one for Carr who finished with 15 of 26 for 101 yards, no touchdowns and one interception. The Raiders rushed for a total of 38 yards with 173 yards through the air.

The Raiders will remain back east to prepare for the Jacksonville Jaguars next Sunday. It will be a 10:00 kickoff.

Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Tony Renteria: Jacobs virtually did all the heavy lifting for the Raiders

Josh Jacobs scores one of his three fourth quarter touchdowns against the Houston Texans at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Sun Oct 23, 2022 (AP News photo)

On the Raiders podcast with Tony R:

#1 Tony, three touchdowns in one quarter the last one at that for Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs not bad in a day’s work in defeating the Houston Texans.

#2 Tony was it a matter of the Texans virtually didn’t have any run defense or Jacobs was able to find holes and capitalize the run game.

#3 Tony as a team the Raiders finished the game with 400 yards of offense and averaged 7.3 yards per carry. That’s some improved offense since their previous game against the Kansas City Chiefs in that one point 30-29 loss.

#4 On the Houston side of the field the Texans head coach Lovie Smith said the defense just didn’t play well enough Sunday. Smith said the defense needs to keep pushing and do better than they did.

#5 The Raiders start a two game road trip starting in New Orleans this Sunday and it’s off to Jacksonville on Sun Oct 30th. What is your prediction for this Sunday at the Superdome.

Tony does the Raiders podcasts Tuesdays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Rich Perez: Jacobs rushes for three touchdowns as Raiders landslide Texans 38-20

Everyone of the Houston Texans defense including the Las Vegas Raiders wide receivers Hunter Renfrow (13) and Mack Hollins (10) stand in awe as Raiders running back Josh Jacobs runs past them all for a touchdown at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Sun Oct 23, 2022 (AP News photo)

On the Raiders podcast with Rich:

#1 The Las Vegas Raiders (2-4) simply buried the Houston Texans (1-4-1) with some solid offense in the fourth quarter scoring three touchdowns.

#2 The Raiders got that touchdown help from running back Josh Jacobs who scored three touchdowns quite an accomplishment for one player.

#3 Jacobs rushed for 143 yards and scored all of his three touchdowns in the fourth quarter.

#4 Raiders quarterback Derek Carr threw for 21-27, 241 yards, and one touchdown he was able to get a good ground game going with Jacobs help.

#5 The latest news on Raider wide receiver Davante Adams is the NFL will not access any discipline on the wide out until the legal process is played out after Adams shoved freelance photographer Ryan Zelbey who is claiming injuries and has retained legal representation against Adams.

#6 The Raiders will look for their third win on Sunday as they head to New Orleans to face quarterback Andy Dalton and the Saints (2-4). Rich what’s your prediction for this contest?

Join Rich Perez for the Raiders podcasts after each home and away game at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Tony Renteria: Texans could be Raiders best chance to get back in win column

The Kansas City defensive tackle Chris Jones puts the stop on Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) in first half action at Arrow Stadium in Kansas City on Sun Oct 10, 2022. The Raiders host the Houston Texans this Sun Oct 17, 2022 (AP News photo)

On the Raiders podcast with Tony R:

#1 Tony, talk about how much of impact the signing of Canadian defensive back Tevaughn Campbell will be for the Las Vegas Raiders.

#2 Tevaughn played for the Los Angeles Chargers in two seasons 30 games Tevaughn started in 11 games, 62 tackles, seven pass breakups, three forced fumbles, an interception and a fumble recovery.

#3 Tony the critics are still talking about the Raiders not converting the two pointer on Monday Night Football against the Kansas City Chiefs it’s over and done with but it still a dark cloud over Las Vegas’ head.

#4 How critical was the personal foul that Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jackson made as Raiders quarterback Derek Carr said Jackson was on the run and it was a good play it saved the Chiefs six points.

#5 The Raiders host the Houston Texans next. The Texans have lost three of their four games they did win their last game against the Jacksonville Jaguars 13-6. Do you see this as the Raiders best chance to win this Sunday?

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Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Rich Perez: How the Raiders respond to 49% of their fans in favor of their direction; plus more

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Josh McDaniels looks on during second half action at Arrowhead Stadium against the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday Night Football Oct 10, 2022 (AP News photo)

Raiders podcast with Rich:

#1 Rich, a recent poll conducted by SB Nation asks Las Vegas Raiders fans if they have confidence in the direction of the Raiders. 49 percent say they are headed in the right direction.

#2 After the Raiders tough loss to the Kansas City Chiefs by just a point on Monday Night Football 30-29. How much of a disappointment and let down for the team was this loss.

#3 Raiders quarterback Derek Carr battled all Monday Night Football long but lost the fight throwing 19-30 for 241 yards and two touchdowns.

#4 Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams who shoved ESPN photographer Ryan Zelby who just so happened to be working his first NLF game his first day on the job is being represented by Brown and Curry Attorneys at Law. Adams said he shoved the cameraman because he was in his way and didn’t know if it was a fan that ran on the field or not. Adams was charged with misdemeanor assault by Zelby.

#5 Rich, how important is this Sunday’s bye for the Raiders and how ready are they to face the Houston Texans on Sun Oct 23rd at Allegiant Stadium.

Join Rich Perez for the Raiders podcasts following all home and away games at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Tony Renteria: Raiders defense simply let down after first half; How much will this weigh on McDaniels?

While the Las Vegas Raiders defense had a collapse in the second half Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) struggled on offense to get some daylight as he was chase by Chiefs tackle Chris Jones (95) at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City (AP News photo)

On the Raiders podcast with Tony:

#1 The Las Vegas Raiders (1-4) grabbed the first lead and then couldn’t hold on anymore after losing a 20-10 lead.

#2 With 3:20 left in the third quarter Kansas City Chiefs (4-1) quarterback Pat Mahomes threw a eight yard pass to wide receiver Travis Kelce who caught it for a go ahead touchdown 24-20.

#3 A game like this had to be more than a disappointment for Raider head coach Josh McDaniels after taking a taking a ten point lead the Raiders defense really let down after the first half.

#4 The Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson booted a 47 yarder to cut the lead to 24-23 to cut lead to one point in the nail biter with 14:05 left.

#5 Mahomes threw to Kelce one yard to a six pointer as the Chiefs improved their lead by six points 30-24 with 7:25 left in the game.

#6 Derek Carr threw a 48 yarder on a third and long and hit Devante Adams for a touchdown to cut the lead down to one point 30-29 with 4:27 left but McDaniels called for a conversion rather than kicking the extra point to tie the game and running back Josh Jacobs was stopped right at the line.

#7 Raiders host the Houston Texans on Sun Oct 23rd after the Sun Oct 16 bye week lots to think about after a close loss like this one on Monday Night Football.

Join Tony Renteria for the Raiders podcasts Tuesdays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Rich Perez: McDaniels conversion decision cost Raiders in tough loss at Arrowhead 30-29

Kansas City Chiefs tackle Chris Jones (95) thrilled after sacking Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr in first half action on Monday Night Football Oct 10, 2022 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City (AP News photo)

On the Raiders podcast with Rich:

#1 The Las Vegas Raiders (1-4) grabbed the first lead and then couldn’t hold on anymore after losing a 20-10 lead.

#2 With 3:20 left in the third quarter Kansas City Chiefs (4-1) quarterback Pat Mahomes threw a eight yard pass to wide receiver Travis Kelce who caught it for a go ahead touchdown 24-20.

#3 A game like this had to be more than a disappointment for Raider head coach Josh McDaniels after taking a taking a ten point lead the Raiders defense really let down after the first half.

#4 The Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson booted a 47 yarder to cut the lead to 24-23 to cut lead to one point in the nail biter with 14:05 left.

#5 Mahomes threw to Kelce one yard to a six pointer as the Chiefs improved their lead by six points 30-24 with 7:25 left in the game.

#6 Derek Carr threw a 48 yarder on a third and long and hit Devante Adams for a touchdown to cut the lead down to one point 30-29 with 4:27 left but McDaniels called for a conversion rather than kicking the extra point to tie the game and running back Josh Jacobs was stopped right at the line.

#7 Raiders host the Houston Texans on Sun Oct 23rd after the Sun Oct 16 bye week lots to think about after a close loss like this one on Monday Night Football.

Join Rich Perez for the Raiders podcasts following all home and away games at http://www.sportsradioservice.com