Vic Beasley has not recorded a sack in four games with the Raiders, but there is still a chance he can be part of the answer moving forward.
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Jason Sanders made a 44-yard field goal with a second left to lift the Miami Dolphins to the victory over the Raiders. That field goal was the fourth lead change in the final 3:37
Derek Carr is still on the mend from the groin injury he suffered against the Chargers. Marcus Mariota replaced Carr late in the first quarter and played well.
Raiders quarterback Derek Carr, who has a groin injury, worked out on a limited basis Tuesday in preparation for Saturday’s game against Miami. His status hasn’t been determined.
It’s been a long journey for Marcus Mariota, but as he showed on Thursday he can still play quarterback in the NFL.
Not that the former Heisman Trophy winner and second overall pick in the 2015 draft didn’t try, coming off the bench to inject life and spirit into a Raiders team that needed it
The 7-6 Raiders likely will have to win their final three games to have any shot at making the postseason.
As Darren Waller showed against the Jets, he can pretty much do anything. But his main value to the Raiders over their last four games will be as a playmaker.
Coach Jon Gruden has indicated playing time and game status will come down to who practices best among the defensive linemen.
Derek Carr’s 46-yard touchdown pass with five seconds left gave the Raiders the victory and kept alive their playoff hopes.
The Raiders are 6-4 this season, the same record they had at this point last year, when they lost five of their final six games and missed the playoffs.
The Raiders’ ascent to the upper echelon of the NFL rests squarely on coach Jon Gruden and general manager Mike Mayock fixing a defense that has been the team’s Achilles’ heel.
Patrick Mahomes completed a 22-yard touchdown pass to tight end Travis Kelce with 28 seconds left Sunday to beat the Raiders.
The Raiders remain on target to get several defensive players back in time for Sunday night’s game against the Chiefs.
The players will be eligible to play Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs should they continue to test negatively, but will miss practice time.