For every bad beat, there’s a miracle cover, and that’s what Raiders bettors got Sunday in one of the most bizarre endings to a game in NFL history.
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In the wackiest of finishes, the Raiders rally for a victory over the New England Patriots on Sunday at Allegiant Stadium to keep their slim playoff hopes alive.
Raiders tight end Darren Waller scored in his first game since October, and his touchdown celebration included a message for those who doubted his commitment.
Keelan Cole’s 30-yard touchdown reception helped the Raiders pull even in the final minute of Sunday’s game after they had been shut out to that point in the second half.
How the Raiders performed in a win over the New England Patriots on Sunday at Allegiant Stadium.
Three takeaways from the Raiders’ win over the New England Patriots on Sunday at Allegiant Stadium.
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.
The Raiders will have Darren Waller and Hunter Renfrow back for the first time together in more than two months.
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The Raiders were 7-2 in games decided by eight points or fewer last season when they made the NFL playoffs, but they are 0-6 in one-score games this season.
The Denver Broncos are last in offense in the NFL, averaging 14.6 points per game, and have a 3-6 record entering Sunday’s home game against the Raiders.
Foster Moreau basically has the tight end spot to himself with Darren Waller on injured reserve, and he’s coming off his most productive game of the season last week.
Raiders punter AJ Cole is second in the NFL in net and gross punting average and has a chance to improve on those numbers in the thin air of Denver on Sunday.
Regardless of how the Raiders attempt to spin their failings of the season, a 2-7 start was not the plan or expectation. Owner Mark Davis said as much before the season.
The Raiders have gone 5-0 in their last five meetings with the Broncos.