Despite a play stoppage for an injured security guard, the Raiders were able to score a touchdown on their final drive. But then they didn’t successfully complete their two-point conversion.
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“He’s going to be a good quarterback in this league — a great quarterback in this league,” Raiders safety Erik Harris said.
“We really didn’t want to go into overtime,” Raiders coach Jon Gruden said. “We were running out of men.”
Sixteen weeks have come and gone, and now the Raiders have one last slim chance to make the postseason with their 2019 regular-season finale against the Broncos.
Wide receiver Courtland Sutton and rookie tight end Noah Fant have displayed an ability to be receiving threats over the course of the 2019 season.
After leaving the field on a stretcher against the Chargers, rookie cornerback Trayvon Mullen is set to play in Sunday’s regular-season finale against the Broncos.
Both Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (shoulder) and starting left guard Richie Incognito (ankle) have been declared doubtful for Sunday’s game against the Broncos.
Raiders head coach Jon Gruden and defensive coordinator Paul Guenther have noticed that Drew Lock has brought a spark to the Broncos offense.
Raiders head coacn Jon Gruden and defensive coordinator Paul Guenther praised the versatility defensive back Daryl Worley has provided in recent weeks.
Both starting guards Richie Incognito (ankle) and Gabe Jackson (knee) did not participate in Thursday’s Raiders practice. Neither did cornerback Trayvon Mullen (neck/concussion protocol/illness), defensive back Lamarcus Joyner (calf/quad) and wide receiver Tyrell Williams (foot).
As he comes up on the end of his contract, Raiders running back DeAndré Washington is proving to be a capable rusher in Josh Jacobs’ absence.
With Derek Carr at QB, the Raiders have lost their last nine games when the temperature was under 50 degrees. The Denver forecast is for a high of 40.
While many around the country may have been surprised at former Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch re-signing with the Seahawks on Tuesday, his old teammates in Oakland were not.
Raiders head coach Jon Gruden likes what linebacker Will Compton has brought to the defensive signal-caller position since taking over the spot in Week 15.
The Raiders made a move to fortify the end of their roster in Week 17, claiming former UNLV defensive end Jeremiah Valoaga off waivers.