“They won the game for us”, Carr said. The Raiders held on to a 17-10 win to improve to 2-1.
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The Raiders defense was strong in the first half after allowing a 58-yard drive for a field goal to open the game, allowing just 94 yards on the Titans’ five other possessions.
He impressed teammates with an aggressive style of play, something this team lacked in the middle of its defense.
Against the run in 2016, it is easy to state that Tennessee may be one of the best in the league.
LeGarrerre Blount also scored runs of 1 yard and 41 yards, to help the Patriots secure a 27-0 win and record their first shutout win since 2012. This 30-yard carry was his career long – for now. Oakland running back Latavius Murray is averaging 58 yards per game through two weeks. It isn’t because teams are playing softer defense; the games have been within reach so prevent defense isn’t being played. Stafford connected with Anquan Boldin for a 24-yard touchdown on what can be credited to blown coverage.
I think the offense picks up right where it left off and Derek Carr puts up his usual numbers.
The Oakland Raider are 1-1 and are facing off against the Tennessee Titans this week at 1 P.M. ET as they look to rebound from a tough loss last week against the Atlanta Falcons. “We expect execution all the time”.
Oakland is going to catch one huge break this week. Cooper caught the ball over McCourtey, who had a chance to intercept the pass, but turned to the wrong shoulder.
His size/speed combination is more important to the Raiders offense than some think, and Murray’s average of 5.3 yards per carry on the season can not go underrated either. On the defense, Tennessee is allowing 20.0 points and 338.0 yards per game against their opponents.
The Raiders have been fantastic on the road, covering in all four of their last four games away from Oakland. With one minute left, Mariota continued that streak with a strike to Tajae Sharpe down to the Raiders’ three yard line.
Mariota has yet to turn in a truly stout performance in three games.
But for a team with lofty expectations like the Raiders – everyone’s sexy pick as an up-and-comer in 2016 – it’s a move that makes sense.
Oakland has been getting eaten up on short and intermediate routes. He’s got some explosive abilities as a football player.
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Walker is Mariota’s favorite target, so losing the veteran pass-catcher for any sort of extended stretch will hinder the offense’s potential.
