The Raiders’ switch from Derek Carr to Jarrett Stidham was just a blip on the screen for the 49ers.
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In a span of 24 hours, Jarrett Stidham went from anonymous backup quarterback to the temporary new face of the Raiders, who benched Derek Carr for the final two games.
In what signals the end of quarterback Derek Carr’s career with the Raiders, the longtime face of the franchise was benched Wednesday and replaced by Jarrett Stidham.
“To win these games … in the cold, you’ve got to run the ball. That’s a factor on everybody involved from top to bottom,” Raiders running back Josh Jacobs said.
Ahead of the Raiders workout on Wednesday, Josh McDaniels addressed the media.
Franco Harris, who died Wednesday morning, will be remembered Saturday as the Raiders and the Pittsburgh Steelers play to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the iconic play.
Chandler Jones picked off a lateral by Jakobi Meyers and raced 48 yards for a touchdown with no time left to give the Raiders a shocking win over the New England Patriots.
Despite their emphasis on playing with discipline, the Raiders are tied for fifth in the NFL in penalties with 86. That includes 13 false starts and five offsides infractions.
Raiders tight end Darren Waller and slot receiver Hunter Renfrow were designated to return to practice from injured reserve, but it’s uncertain when they will play again.
The Raiders are releasing offensive guard John Simpson, a former starter, leaving only one member of the 2020 draft class still on the roster.
The Raiders’ hopes for a playoff berth are all but over after Baker Mayfield — claimed off waivers Tuesday — and the Rams stunned them with a fourth-quarter comeback.
Josh Jacobs, who has been limited with quad and calf injuries, is active for Raiders against the Rams on “Thursday Night Football.”
In testimony to U.S. House Oversight Committee, former Washington Commanders president Bruce Allen claimed an NFL official told him the team leaked the Jon Gruden emails.
A short week got a little bit weirder for the Raiders, as Baker Mayfield was claimed off waivers on Tuesday by the Rams and could play against the Raiders on Thursday night.
Darren Waller and Hunter Renfrow are eligible to return from injured reserve list this week, but the Raiders are unsure of their playing status for Thursday’s game against the Rams.