Category: Las Vegas Raiders

Raiders get “Punched in the Face”, blown out by Falcons, 43-6

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Atlanta Falcons defensive back Darqueze Dennard #34 breaks up a pass intended for Las Vegas tight end Darren Waller #83 during the first quarter against the Las Vegas Raiders on November 29, 2020. (Photo: Atlanta Falcons)

By Shawn McCullough

“We got punched in the face,” said Raiders quarterback Derek Carr.

Coming off a narrow defeat to the Chiefs last week, the Raiders didn’t show up in Atlanta in a 43-6 drubbing to the Falcons.

“Our fans deserve better than what we did today,” said Carr. “Our organization deserves better than what we put out there today.  That was a bunch of trash.”

The Raiders turned the ball over five times including four fumbles and a 67 yard interception for a touchdown.  In addition, Las Vegas was penalized 11 times for 141 yards.

“When you turn the ball over 5 times and have 141 yards of penalties, you have no chance,” said head coach Jon Gruden.

The Raiders were flat the entire game and Carr felt that coming throughout the week.

“I didn’t think that we had our best week of practice,” said Carr. “Anytime that you turn the ball over like that, you’re not going to win football games.”

Carr went 22 for 34 for 215 yards, zero touchdowns and one interception.

“It’s a gut punch for sure,” said Carr.

The Raiders only points came off the foot of kicker Daniel Carlson, who booted a 29 yard field goal in the 2nd quarter and a 24 yarder in the 3rd.

Running back Josh Jacobs was held to just seven carries for 27 yards, while hunter Renfrow led the Raiders catching seven balls for 73 yards.

With the loss, the Raiders fell to 6-5 on the season.

“We do a really good job of washing stuff away, win or lose,” said Carr about the loss.

The Raiders will next travel to New Jersey to face the New York Jets on Sunday.

Game Notes:

  • The Raiders were outgained by the Falcons in total yards, 304-243.
  • Las Vegas had only 13 first downs in the game.
  • The Raiders have now lost two straight games.

Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Rich Perez: Raiders face a struggling Falcons team this Sunday

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Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris has won three out of the last six games since taking over a 0-4 Falcons team as head coach. The Raiders face the Falcons at the Georgia Dome Sunday Nov 29th (CBS TV file photo)

On the Raiders podcast with Rich:

#1 Rich it was a close game against the Kansas Chiefs but the last 28 seconds of the game with the Raiders leading 31-28 the Chiefs quarterback Pat Mahomes threw a 22 yarder to Travis Kelce in an offensive play that took seven plays to execute for the win 35-31.

#2 Rich for head coach Jon Gruden he put together a master playbook against the Chiefs and nearly knocked them off a second time for this season how disappointing was it for Gruden to losing like that in the closing 28 seconds.

#3 Rich talk about the Raiders first half of that game they jumped to a 14-7 lead in the first quarter and had a 20-14 lead at the half all indications look good.

#4 The Raiders quarterback Derek Carr really had himself an evening last Sunday against the Chiefs defense throwing for 275 yards, three touchdowns and interception remarkable when you considering throwing against one of the best teams in the NFL.

#5 The Raiders are 6-3 have won three of their last four games are in Atlanta on Sunday to face the Falcons (3-6) Atlanta head coach Raheem Morris who took over the Falcons when they were 0-4 and got them in the win column winning three of their last six games. How do you see this match up this Sunday?

Join Rich for the Raiders podcasts each Saturday night at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Barbara Mason: Loss snaps Raiders three game win streak; Vegas set for a reboot head to Atlanta Sunday

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Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) just before the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Allegiant Stadium in Paradise NV on Sun Nov 22, 2020 (AP News photo)

On the Raiders podcast with Barbara:

#1 Barbara the Raiders (6-4) just missed getting their fourth straight win against the Kansas City Chiefs (9-1) in a game that was just out of reach 35-31.

#2 The Raiders who hung with one of the best teams in the NFL right down to the final quarter of the game where each team scored 14 points but the Raiders needed a little more but time just ran out.

#3 Once again those second and third quarters were critical on both sides of the ball. The Raiders held the Chiefs just to seven points in each of those quarters but couldn’t produce any offense in the third quarter which turned out to be critical in the end.

#4 For Raiders quarterback Derek Carr an explosive afternoon of throwing against the Chiefs defense accomplishing 275 yards, three touchdowns, and was intercepted once.

#5 So it’s back to the drawing board for Las Vegas as their heading to Atlanta for a 1:00pm kickoff. The Falcons have been playing .500 ball they lost to New Orleans Sunday 24-9 and beat the Broncos the week before 34-27. Barbara talk about how you see the Raiders faring in Atlanta on Sunday?

Join Barbara Mason for the Raiders podcasts each Tuesday morning at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Raiders fall late to Chiefs, 35-31

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Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) throws against the Kansas City Chiefs during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)

By Shawn McCullough

The Raiders were 28 seconds away from sweeping the defending Super Bowl champions in the season series, but couldn’t hold on.

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes hit tight end Travis Kelce for a 22 yard touchdown with 28 seconds left in the game to hand the Raiders a 35-31 loss at Allegiant Stadium.

“I couldn’t be more proud of our football team,” said head coach Jon Gruden. “I wouldn’t trade any of our players for anybody.”

Las Vegas quarterback Derek Carr was masterful throwing for 275 yards and three touchdowns including a 4th quarter drive to take the lead late, resulting in a one yard touchdown pass to tight end Jason Witten.

“I felt like we were running efficiently and we were hitting some big plays in the passing game, but it just stinks, man, it wasn’t enough,” said Carr.

“We really feel like we can play with anybody,” said Witten. “That’s the type of team that we expect to have.”

Tight end Derek Waller led the Raiders catching seven balls for 88 yards, including a three yard touchdown catch in the 4th quarter.

“It’s tough,” said Waller. “Losing in any form or fashion is not fun whatsoever, especially like that.”

Running back Josh Jacobs rushed 17 times for 55 yards and scored the first points of the game on a two yard touchdown run.

With the loss, the Raiders fell to 6-4 on the season heading into their next game in Atlanta against the Falcons on Sunday.

Game Notes:

  • The Raiders were outgained by the Chiefs in total yards, 460-364.
  • The Chiefs executed 36 first downs.
  • The Raiders fell to 2-3 at home at Allegiant Stadium.

Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Rich Perez: After three straight wins Raiders face Chiefs in Vegas on Sunday Night Football

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Las Vegas Raiders cornerback LaMarcus Joyner has also been removed from the Covid list and can see action this Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas (raidersbeat.com file photo)

On the Raiders podcast with Rich Perez:

#1 After defeating the Denver Broncos and having seven players put on the Covid list for this week and about to come off for Sunday with those seven players having little practice this week how ready will they and the Raiders be to face the Chiefs on Sunday.

#2 Of the seven on the list, safety Jonathan Abram, defensive tackles Maliek Collins, Johnathan Hankins, Kendal Vickers, defensive end Arden Key, cornerback Isaiah Johnson, and defensive end David Irving from the practice squad who on this list is vital to head coach Jon Gruden going into the Chiefs game Sunday?

#3 Cornerback LaMarcus Joyner whose been key in some defensive plays for the Raiders this season has been removed from the Covid-19 list. The Raiders who will need all the defensive help they can get against the Chiefs will look forward to Joyner being the line up.

#4 Rich, talk about cornerback Trayvon Martin and how important he is as a second year corner that has been a big help in some of the Raiders wins and making some great stops on defense?

#5 In his last game for the Kansas Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes threw for an amazing 372 yards and four touchdowns as the Chiefs narrowly beat the Carolina Panthers 33-31 last Sunday how do you see this game in Vegas with the Raiders Sunday night?

Join Rich Perez for the Las Vegas Raiders podcasts each Saturday night at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Barbara Mason: Raiders up to three wins in a row host mighty KC Chiefs Sunday

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Jeff Heath (28) who caught an intercepted pass is congratulated by Jonathan Abram (24) during Sun Nov 15th’s game against the Denver Broncos in the first half at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas (photo from mercurynews.com)

On the Raiders podcast with Barbara:

#1 The Raiders who have won three straight games, quarterback Derek Carr says putting up 37 points is the success of the offense.

#2 The Raiders in their last three wins have defeated the Browns, Chargers and Broncos. Versus the Browns great defensive game against the Chargers and Broncos the offense was on all game long.

#3 Carr on Sunday threw for 154 yards no touchdowns passes it was impressive to throw a high scoring game and not get a touchdown pass.

#4 The ground game worked for Vegas as running backs Josh Jacobs and Devontae Booker both carried for two touchdowns each.

#5 The Raiders next task will be a handful as they face the mighty Kansas City Chiefs at Allegiant Stadium on Nov 22nd. The best advantage the Raiders have is having home field.

Join Barbara for the Raiders podcasts each Tuesday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

 

Raiders making waves in AFC West, beat up Broncos, 37-12

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Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) celebrates after running back Devontae Booker (23) scored a touchdown against the Denver Broncos during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)

By Shawn McCullough

Before last week’s Chargers game, head coach Jon Gruden said that the next three games against AFC West opponents would be a crucial stretch.  Well, the Raiders are delivering.

The Raiders improved to 3-0 in the division with a 37-12 win over the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.

“To put 37 points up, I am excited with how we won the game,” said quarterback Derek Carr. “We are proving that we can win in any type of way, which is great.”

Carr went 16 for 25 and threw for just 154 yards and no touchdowns.

The defense held the Broncos to 66 total rushing yards and forced four Drew Lock interceptions.

“If we can get turnovers the way that we did today on defense, it will bode well for us in the future and making a run at what we really want to do,” said Carr.

Josh Jacobs led the Raiders, rushing 21 times for 112 yards and two touchdowns, while Devontae Booker rushed 16 times for 81 yards and also two touchdowns.

“The game starts with the run and ends with the run,” said Jacobs. “It’s good to see that we put our dominance on the game.”

Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson booted three field goals, one each from 22 yards, 24 yards and 52 yards.

With the win, the Raiders improved to 6-3 on the season heading into their next game at home against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday.

“6-3 and 3-0 in the division is a big deal,” said Carr. “But the division still goes through Kansas City and we get them next week.”

Game Notes:

  • The Raiders outgained the Broncos in total yards, 357-313.
  • Las Vegas forced five Denver turnovers.
  • Raiders’ safety Jeff Heath came up with two big interceptions.

Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Rich Perez: Raiders and Broncos both coming off two straight wins meet Sunday in Vegas

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The Las Vegas Raiders running back Devonte Booker (23) carries for a first half touchdown against the Los Angeles Chargers in the Raiders last game Sun Nov 8th at Inglewood (AP News photo)

On the Raiders podcast with Rich:

#1 Rich the Raiders since taking that very tough loss to Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers back on Sun Oct 25th by a final of 45-20 have really got back on track with two straight wins against the Browns and Chargers.

#2 Rich, those two wins improved the Raiders record to 5-3 and they got those two wins on the road whereas in previous years the Raiders really struggled as a road team.

#3 Talk about the coaching strategy that head coach Jon Gruden has really put into improving the team there no doubt that he’s studied film with both sides of the football and has been effect in all facets of his last two wins.

#4 The last game the Raiders were in Los Angeles against the Chargers and it was a razor close game with quarterback Derek Carr throwing for 165 yards and two touchdowns and all the scoring the Raiders could get in that one was crucial because it came right down to the wire in that contest.

#5 The Raiders face the Denver Broncos, the Broncos have won two of their last five games and have a couple narrow games in their last two beating the Atlanta Falcons 34-27 and taking a close win against the LA Chargers the week before 34-27. Talk about how you see this game Sunday at Allegiant Stadium between the Broncos and Raiders.

Join Rich Perez on nationwidesports.com and each Saturday night for the Raiders podcasts at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Barbara Mason: Agholor’s 45 yard third quarter touchdown catch dealbreaker for Raiders

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One of the Las Vegas Raiders unsung heroes Nelson Agholor (15) in Aug 13, 2020 photo who has been doing an impressive job at wide receiver and scored the go ahead touchdown in the Raiders 31-26 win over the Los Angeles Chargers Sun Nov 8, 2020 (AP File Photo)

On the Raiders podcast with Barbara:

#1 Barbara, do you agree that the Las Vegas Raiders (5-3) have nerves of steel they are the only team to have defeated the Kansas City Chiefs (8-1), they beat a struggling New England Patriots (2-5) and they get a chance to tee off on the Denver Broncos (3-5) this Sunday.

#2 The Raiders wide receiver Nelson Agholor’s 45 yard third quarter catch from quarterback Derek Carr at 13:18 was the deal breaker after the Raiders were trailing 17-14 to the Los Angeles Chargers (2-6) to pull ahead 21-17 and stay ahead for the rest of the game.

#3 The Chargers made a valiant effort down the stretch in the fourth quarter at 9:04 when quarterback Justin Herbert threw to Gabe Nabers four yard pass to cut the Raiders lead to just two points 28-26.

#4 The Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson hit a 31 yard field goal with just 4:37 left for some insurance points for the 31-26 victory.

#5 The Raiders host the Broncos at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas this Sun Nov 15th for a 1:00PM kick off. The Raiders come in having won three of their last four games while the Broncos have won three of their last five games. Barbara sets this game up for us.

Join Barbara each Tuesday morning for the Las Vegas Raiders podcast at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Raiders hang on to beat Chargers in Los Angeles, 31-26

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Chargers tight end Donald Parham Jr. tries to haul in the game-winning touchdown pass in front of Raiders cornerback Isaiah Johnson at the end of regulation on Sunday. The play was initially ruled a catch before the call was reversed on review. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

By Shawn McCullough

The Raiders started an important three game stretch against AFC West opponents on a high note.

The defense came up with a huge stop to end the game in a 31-26 win over the Chargers in Los Angeles.

With one second left in the game, Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert’s 4-yard pass to Donald Parham Jr. was ruled a touchdown, but was reviewed and later ruled broken up by cornerback Isaiah Johnson to secure the win.

“Whenever we pull something out like that, it is so good for the team,” said Raiders quarterback Derek Carr.

Carr threw for 165 yards and two touchdowns, one each to Nelson Agholor and Darren Waller.

“Our defense got the one big stop that won us this game,” said head coach Jon Gruden.

Running back Josh Jacobs rushed 14 times for 65 yards and a touchdown, while Devontae Booker added a 23 yard touchdown run.

“I’m definitely proud of the team for how we fought and finished at the end,” said Jacobs.

With the win, the Raiders improved to 5-3 on the season heading into their next game at home against the Denver Broncos on Sunday. The Raiders will then face the Kansas City Chiefs at home the following Sunday.

“We are happy to win,” said Gruden. “We are just thrilled to win a game like that, it shows a lot of character.”

Game Notes:

  • The Raiders were outgained by the Chargers in total yards, 440-320.
  • Las Vegas had just two penalties for 10 yards.
  • The Raiders have now won three of their last four games.