Raiders winners and losers in home victory vs. Broncos

Raiders winners and losers in home victory vs. Broncos

Losers

Brandon Parker

Once again, offensive tackle Brandon Parker was outclassed on the edge and put Carr in danger of serious injury. Here he is coming up empty on a line stunt resulting in a strip-sack from ex-Raider Shelby Harris.

Carr got up grabbing his chest in apparent pain after this play and got attention from the trainers. For a minute, it looked like QB Nate Peterman would have to relieve Carr. The starter returned without missing a play, however.

But Parker simply has to do better. If you look at the later part of the video clip above (28-second mark), you’ll see him bang the turf with his fists in disgust. It wasn’t an encouraging display.

Derek Carr

Carr wasn’t perfect either. Even on Parker’s inept miscue, Carr’s awareness was lacking a bit. It was Carr’s interception with fewer than 30 seconds left in the first half that is the real cause for concern, however.

That was probably a bad play call from the coaching staff, too. But ultimately, that’s Carr’s mistake. It cost his team seven points, with Denver scoring on the next snap.

The Raiders have a choice to make with Carr’s contract soon, and unsightly turnovers like this can’t be good for his long-term prospects in Las Vegas, despite his always solid passing numbers.

Divine Deablo

Linebacker Divine Deablo had a part in allowing a 40-yard catch by Broncos WR Jerry Jeudy in the first half. Jeudy appeared to run wide open in Deablo’s assigned area in the Raiders’ zone defense.

Plus, Deablo had just one tackle, though the Broncos ran just 40 plays on offense all day.

And the defense definitely helped quell the Broncos’ momentum they built by halftime. Jacobs’ big post-fumble effort on the ground, with an assist from the offensive line, sealed the win.

Now, the Raiders face a big test against the Colts (9-6) on the road next week. Could they get their third-straight win and further revive their season? It’s possible. But if Las Vegas keeps turning the football over at such a poor rate, a third-consecutive victory will be hard to come by.

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