The fourth-year running back went for a career-high 144 yards on 28 carries and scored two touchdowns in a 32-23 win against AFC West rival Denver.
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In starting the season 0-3, the Raiders rank 26th in the NFL in red-zone efficiency at 46 percent. They often treat those 20-yard quests for touchdowns like they’re from 40.
The Raiders are 0-3, but nobody can question the play of wide receiver Mack Hollins, who leads the team with 240 receiving yards and is averaging 17.1 yards per catch.
It was easily the most undisciplined we have seen of Josh McDaniels’ Raiders team, a sloppy effort in a game that probably shouldn’t have been as close as the final margin.
Derek Carr is the 31st-ranked quarterback by Pro Football Focus after the Raiders’ 0-2 start. He has thrown for four touchdowns and three interceptions.
The Arizona Cardinals quarterback puts on a thrilling performance to rally his team from down 20 to an overtime victory.
Derek Carr of the Raiders threw three interceptions in a 24-19 loss to Justin Herbert and the Chargers on Sunday.
The Raiders open their season against the Chargers in Los Angeles Sunday, when what most predict could be a record-setting offense takes center stage.
The fullback, born and raised in Stuttgart, Germany, is a product of the NFL’s International Player Pathway program.
New Raiders general manager Dave Ziegler hopes the roster he builds will ultimately produce a Super Bowl title.
Alex Leatherwood, cut on Tuesday by the Raiders, was the No. 17 overall pick by former coach Jon Gruden and general manager Mike Mayock.
Rhamondre Stevenson, who attended Centennial High, rushed for 606 yards as a rookie with New England last season.
Jermaine Eluemunor, who has underachieved along the offensive line during a six-year NFL career, is battling to start at right tackle for the Raiders.
Raiders starting quarterback Derek Carr didn’t play for the second straight preseason game Sunday, a victory over the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Raiders coach Josh McDaniels officially denied it Monday, insisting his team has no plans to trade running back Josh Jacobs, who played in the preseason opener last week.