The Las Vegas Raiders are playing are hosting the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. Here is everything to need to know about the contest:
The Raiders won the coin toss an expect to receive the ball. They had been deferring to the second half in previous games they won the coin toss. It didn’t work as they went three and out to start the game.
The Rams punted on their first drive.
The Raiders got the ball at the Rams’ 30 due to a pass interference call. But the drive stalled and Matt Gay missed a 51-yard field-goal attempt.
The Rams responded by going down and scoring to take a 7-0 lead with 6:25 remaining in the quarter.
The Raiders, fueled by a 21-yard run by rookie running back Mike Washington, got into the red zone, but stalled. They had to settle for a 30-yard field goal by Gay to make it a 7-3 game with 51 seconds to go.
The Rams eased down the field to take a 14-3 lead with 10:01 to go in the half.
The Raiders go three and out.
Matthew Stafford threw his third touchdown pass of he game and the Rams lead 21-3 with 4:15 left.
The Raiders went for it on fourth and three at the Rams’ 48 and failed to convert.
The Rams are having their way with the Raiders. Yes, another touchdown, their fourth series in a row. 28-3 with 1:19 to go in the half.
The Raiders got into the red zone but had to settle for another field goal. 28-6 Rams’ lead at halftime. According to the Associated Press, this was the Raiders’ worst deficit at halftime since Week of the 2015 season when they trialed the Cincinnati Bengals 24-0. Rams get the ball to start the second half.
The Rams’ four-t0uchdown drive streak ended with a punt.
The Raiders extended a drive with a fancy fake punt execution from their own 30.
The Rams fumbled in their own territory giving the Raiders some life with 8:30 to go.
But the Raiders converted cash in and they went for it on fourth down and couldn’t convert.
Kirk Cousins to Tre Tucker on the first play of the fourth quarter. The Raiders failed the two-point conversion. It’s 28-12. Two possession game.
And then the Raiders throw an interception. The Raiders are in business.
Cousins hits Jeanty for a touchdown pass. Two-point conversion fails. 28-18 game with 13:12 to go. The Raiders have scored 15 unanswered points.
The Rams stop the bleeding with a touchdown drive. Rams’ lead 35-18 with 6:34 to go.
The Raiders hit a field to make it 35-21 with 4:11 to go.
Now that the game is over, let’s take a look at the key aspects:
Team records: The Las Vegas Raiders are 3-4. The Los Angeles Rams are 3-4.
What the loss means for the Raiders:
The Raiders have lost four straight games and this was their second loss by double digits. This game wasn’t as close as the score indicated. The Rams, who were missing several key players, hammered the Raiders.
Turning point of the game:
The Rams scored touchdowns on four straight series in the first half handled 28-6 at halftime.
Reserve tight end Ian Thomas hurt his shoulder. He did return to the game. Reserve defensive end Patrick Johnson had a stinger in the fourth quarter.
What’s next for the Raiders:
The Raiders are playing at the 2-5 New York Jets, who lost to the previously winless Miami Dolphins, next Sunday. Kickoff is at 10 a.m. PT.
