Raiders’ first victory Monday Raiders NewsBoth Raiders and Browns have reason
for beef with some terrible officiating Sunday | Silver and Black PrideThe
zebras should never be the story in a game. But they inserted themselves into
the storyline of this game big time. The Browns fans are more angry because in
the end
Womens Leon Hall Jersey , they would lose on three late calls in which they feel they were robbed. One of which they are absolutely right. While the
Raiders feel like they spent the day digging out of holes from two earlier bad
calls.Jon Gruden says pump your brakes, Raiders have ‘long way to go’ | Silver
and Black PrideDespite putting up 45 points, the offensive execution wasn’t
close to perfect. For example, the miscommunication near the end of the fourth
quarter between Carr and Cooper could have easily cost the team the game.Raiders
vs. Browns: Oakland game grades | SF ChronicleWeird grade for a unit that gave
up 42 points and was gashed for big plays. But the defense did produce four
turnovers, including a pick-six and two crucial fumble recoveries that got the
Raiders and their crowd back into it. Pass rush is still an issue: Baker
Mayfield had all day to throw.NFL explains how refs were correct in
controversial Browns-Raiders review | For the WinA day later, the league is
backing the call, explaining that the command center was able to stitch together
angles to determine that Hyde’s elbow was down before the ball crossed the line
to gain.The Morning After: Huge win against Browns propels Raiders into easiest
part of their schedule | Silver and Black PrideThey really needed this win,
especially with their most important stretch of the season coming up. The
Raiders have the Chargers in L.A. next (overrunning an opponents stadium is huge
motivation), then the struggling Seahawks, the Colts at home and the 49ers
(again likely overrunning opponents stadium). If the Raiders can go 3 and 1 over
those 4 games they suddenly would be back to being a .500 team.Raiders CB Daryl
Worley activated as roster decision looms | Las Vegas Review JournalWorley
returned to the Raiders under a temporary roster exemption. Essentially, Worley
can practice this week as a 54th member of the team before a roster spot must be
cleared no later than Saturday afternoon.AFC WestPatrick Mahomes leads
game-winning drive as Kansas City Chiefs survive vs. Denver Broncos | USA
TodayThe Chiefs and their fans will only care about their 4-0 start. But this
was the first time Kansas City failed to score at least 38 points this season.
Earl Thomas Trade Rumors: Chiefs Were ‘Inching Closer’ to a Deal Before Injury |
Bleacher ReportThe Kansas City Chiefs were negotiating a trade for Seattle
Seahawks safety Earl Thomas before he suffered a season-ending leg injury in
Sunday’s 20-17 win over the Arizona Cardinals, Yahoo Sports’ Terez Paylor
reported Monday.Broncos lose balance, then game to Chiefs | ESPN.comWith a
three-point lead and 6 minutes, 26 seconds left in the game, the Broncos pitched
aside the power formations. They lined up in a three-wide set with a failed run
out of an open formation on first down, then had a pass for no gain and a sack
on the next two plays. What followed was a balky punt from Marquette
King
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at kicker | LA TimesThree missed kicks Sunday have the Chargers assessing not
only Caleb Sturgis but also long snapper Mike Windt and holder Drew
Kaser.Patrick Mahomes converted a pivotal third down with a left-handed throw |
For the WinThis wasn’t Mahomes’ best game. At least statistically. But it was,
by far, his most impressive. He was pressured all night but continued to make
plays to keep the Chiefs in the game.NFL newsAt NFL’s one-quarter mark, these
three contenders have real cause for concern | The Washington PostThree teams at
biggest risk, in descending order of concern: The Falcons, Vikings and
Eagles.Debrief, Week 4: Handing out 2018 NFL first-quarter awards |
NFL.comShortening overtime from 15 minutes to 10 prior to last season was an
under-the-radar rule change that continues to provide major benefits. For one,
the Colts��� defense simply didn’t need to be on the field for more than 90 snaps
on Sunday. That game needed an ending.The Patriots just reminded the rest of the
NFL that they aren’t done yet | The Washington PostDid anyone truly believe that
the Miami Dolphins would go to Foxborough, Mass., and win to put the Patriots
three games back in the AFC East race before the calendar turned to October?
Those who doubted the ability of Coach Bill Belichick and quarterback Tom Brady
to turn things around did so at their own peril.Jameis Winston to start at QB
for Bucs vs. Falcons | NFL.comIt just took one half of football for Jameis
Winston to get his starting job back.Seahawks owner Paul Allen diagnosed with
lymphoma | NFL.comAllen, 65, said he has begun treatment and that he and his
doctors are optimistic he will once again beat the disease. The last time an
Oakland Raiders coach watched his team lose back-to-back games when leading
after three quarters, late owner Al Davis brought out the overhead projector and
fired Lane Kiffin.There will be no repeat with Jon Gruden this week, even if
that doesn't ease the pain of these late-game collapses in Oakland.The Raiders
became the second team in the past 20 seasons to start the year with three
straight losses after leading the first three games at halftime with the latest
blown lead coming Sunday in Miami when Oakland lost 28-20 to the
Dolphins."Nobody cares right now. They want results
Womens Kolton Miller Jersey ," Gruden said Monday. "We want to win. I think the players see a lot of things to be confident about, but we know we got
to finish football games much better."The Raiders (0-3) have spent most of this
season playing from ahead, holding the lead for nearly two-thirds of the time
and trailing for only 22:28 over the first three games. In fact, there hasn't
been a single second played in the first three quarters of any game this season
with Oakland behind on the scoreboard.But the fourth quarter has been an utter
disaster. The Raiders fell behind the Rams in the opener on the final play of
the third quarter and then were outscored 13-0 in the fourth thanks in part to
two interceptions by Derek Carr.Oakland then was outscored 10-0 in the fourth
quarter in a Week 2 loss at Denver before falling apart late again in Miami on
Sunday. Carr threw another costly interception and the Raiders let Miami turn
two gimmick plays into long touchdowns that have kept Gruden winless in his
second stint as Raiders head coach."We've got to take a deep breath and look
forward to the moment," Gruden said. "We have to apply pressure, not to say we
feel pressure. We've got to continue to remain confident and poised and do our
jobs individually, so we can do our job collectively. I think at times we have
some guys trying to do too much. That's something we really have to solve
quickly. We do have good enough players to finish."This marked the first time
since Kiffin's final two games in 2008 that the Raiders lost consecutive games
when leading after three quarters. They joined the 2011 Minnesota Vikings as the
only teams in the past 20 seasons to start the year 0-3 when leading all three
games at halftime.Oakland has started with the ball each week and all three
games have begun with the Raiders scoring and the opposition going
three-and-out. That has led to the Raiders outscoring the opponent by 18 points
in the first half, tying for seventh best in the league heading into Monday
night. But Oakland has been outscored by 47 points in the second half, 22 points
behind the next worst team in Arizona.The problems have been in all three
phases. The offense has scored TDs on just four of nine red zone trips,
committed five turnovers and fallen flat late in games with just one field goal
in the fourth quarter all year.Oakland has failed to generate any big returns on
kicks or punts and had an extra point blocked in Denver that proved to be the
difference in a one-point loss.The defense has allowed three TDs on shovel
passes and struggled to generate big plays after trading star edge rusher Khalil
Mack. Oakland ranks last in the league with three sacks and tied for last with
just one takeaway, contributing to Oakland being the only team that hasn't
started a drive this season in the opponent's territory."It's a big reason why
field position is what it is," Gruden said. "Really a turnover is getting a
three-and-out, too. Getting a three-and-out, getting the ball back immediately
can almost be as good as a turnover. We need some of those and we need to get
the ball back, whether we intercept it or strip it away."NOTES: K Mike Nugent
has an injured hip and the Raiders are bringing in kickers for tryouts this week
in case he can't play. ... S Karl Joseph has an injured hamstring and will
likely miss at least one game. ... RT Donald Penn has concussion symptoms but
Gruden said he thinks he'll be OK.
