Derek Carr has waited patiently for the stability that Josh McDaniels and new general manager Dave Ziegler could provide, and is deserving of the contract extension that’s eluded him thus far.
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The Raiders on Nov. 21 kept both at bay: Joe Burrow passed for a season-low 148 yards and Ja’Marr Chase had three receptions for 39 yards, though they connected on a late touchdown.
The Raiders are playing the Cincinnati Bengals again on Saturday, nearly two months after their first meeting — a 32-13 loss at Allegiant Stadium.
Josh Jacobs’ 10-yard run on the penultimate play preceded Daniel Carlson’s game-winning 47-yard field — and capped a 132-yard effort, his best of the season.
Daniel Carlson was money. Again. The fourth-year kicker made all five of his field-goal tries, including the game-winner in overtime.
Win or lose Sunday night, Bisaccia has taken full advantage of the opportunity for which he waited a lifetime — proving qualified and capable of leading an NFL team as a head coach.
After the Chargers won the first meeting, they’ll meet the Raiders again Sunday night in what will be the final game of the regular season. Winner makes the playoffs.
With 92 receptions for 949 yards and six touchdowns, Hunter Renfrow has joined legends Tim Brown and Jerry Rice as the only Raiders wide receivers with 90-plus catches in a season.