For the first time this preseason, the Raiders responded in kind.
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Because the third week of the preseason is used as a dress rehearsal, of sorts, for a regular-season game, the Raiders and Titans are in an awkward spot, because they face each other in Week 3 on September 25, in Nashville. He posted a quarterback rating of 93.2. He had three tackles and huge hit on Mariota after the Titans’ quarterback released a pass, but was also replaced by Cory James for large chunks of the first half. The touchdown was a fantastic catch by Amari Cooper on a ideal strike to the back of the end zone from Carr. The one who was planted on the sideline the entire first half as his teammates scored on every single one of their first half drives.
He was the team’s first option returning kickoffs, and received work with the first-team offense.
Connor Cook would enter the game with juts over four minutes left in the game as the third team played out the game. The Southern Mississippi alum was productive in both endeavors, strengthening prevailing thought that he’ll make the 53-man roster even after missing two exhibitions with a knee injury. Washington ran for 55 yards on eight carries to go with his TD catch and Richard had 35 yards on seven runs. “They’re a playoff team, they’ve been really good for a long time”.
– The Raiders made a quarterback switch in the middle of a drive, exchanging Matt McGloin for Carr on the opening series of the third quarter.
Veteran Andre Johnson caught three passes for 65 yards for the Titans. Former Raiders’ draft pick David Bass scooped it up and returned it for a Titans touchdown.
Sitting it out: Linebacker Neiron Ball was an unexpected omission from Saturday’s list of available players.
Walker left the game in the second quarter to head to the Titan’s locker room with them trailing the Raiders 14-13.
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Fullback Marcel Reece wasn’t declared out, but did not dress for this game. They’ll take Sunday off, and are expected to practice Monday and Tuesday leading up to the Seahawks contest.
