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Ballers & Busters for Raiders Week 12 loss to Broncos

Collecting the individual performances both good and bad for the Raiders in their week 13 game against the Denver Broncos.

The streak hit seven games last week. That’s seven straight losses for the Raiders. Two of those losses were at the hands of the Broncos, which means after four seasons of Raiders sweeps over their Denver rivals, the tables have officially turned.

This time they made a game of it, leading into the third quarter, before ultimately things reverted to the new normal.

Ballers

DE Maxx Crosby, DE Tyree Wilson

Crosby put up three tackles for loss which put him over 100 for his career which has him joining some Hall of Fame level NFL greats. While Wilson had easily the best game of his career.

Wilson got pressure that led to a run stuff for one yard and the Broncos first drive ended one play later with a punt.

Late in the first quarter, the Broncos drove into scoring range, but on third down, Crosby got the tackle to jump early and then on third and longer showed why the tackle jumped by getting pressure to force an incompletion. They settled for a field goal.

The next Broncos drive again moved into scoring range, and Crosby and Wilson stopped it. With Denver in first down at the 26, Crosby got his first tackle for loss and then on third down, Wilson came right up the gut on a stunt for an 11-yard loss on a sack. It made the Broncos convert a 53-yard field goal and preserved the Raiders’ lead at 7-6.

Late in the second quarter, the Broncos drove into scoring range again. In first down at the 32, Wilson shot into the backfield to make an open field tackle for a five-yard loss. And they again had to settle for a long field goal while preserving a 10-9 Raiders lead.

The games first interception gave the Broncos the ball at the Vegas 18. And on first down, Wilson made the stop for no gain. They would still get the touchdown on the next play to take a 16-13 lead.

Crosby and Wilson would keep it a three-point game with Crosby making the tackle on a two-yard catch and he and Wilson getting pressure on third down to force an incompletion.

Early in the third quarter, with the Broncos in scoring range again, Crosby put up consecutive tackles for loss to force another Broncos field goal and keep it at a one score game. Wilson would add a tackle for loss late in the game, but by then it was too late and the Broncos added a field goal to put the game away.

P AJ Cole

Weapon. Cole was pinning the Broncos back all day. And a bit more. His first punt was a pooch punt that was fair caught at the 11-yard line. He second punt was from his own end zone and he launched it 60 yards with no return as he bounced out of bounds.

His next play was not with his leg, but his arm. The Raiders caught the Broncos by surprise. Cole sold it well, catching the snap and spinning it like he was going to punt it, but instead pulling it back and lofting a pass for Divine Deablo who made the easy catch and took it 34 yards to the Denver 30. They got a field goal out of it to make it a 10-6 game.

With the lead lost in the third quarter, Cole had another beauty of a punt that DJ Turner collected at the one-yard line. Four punts. Three with no return, two inside the 20, one downed at the one, and one with a net 60 yards. And the pass off the fake. Have yourself a game, AJ.

WR Jakobi Meyers

Two games ago, Meyers had his first ever 100-yard receiving game with the Raiders. Now he has two. And outdid the last one. Jakobi finished with 121 yards on ten catches.

Late in the second quarter, he made a tough catch while simultaneously being nailed in the back by a defender. It went for 18 yards to put them in field goal range to take a 13-9 lead at the half.

He drew a pass interference penalty on third down to lead out the fourth quarter that put the team in field goal range so they could cut the Broncos lead to 19-16. The next drive he had four catches for 42 yards to keep it a one-score game and give the Raiders a chance late. It was the strip sack on the next drive that killed their chance.

RB Ameer Abdulla

He scored the Raiders’ only touchdown of the game. He also had 65 yards on 13 touches

Honorable Mention

RB Dylan Laube — His 59-yard kick return set up the Raiders’ only TD of the day. And it gave him a much better last memory than having fumbled his only offensive carry of the season.

LB Divine Deablo — Make the 34-yard catch off the fake punt and added five tackles on defense.

Continue to the Busters…

Busters for Raiders Week 12 loss to Broncos

Those whose performances were most responsible for the Raiders failing to pull out the win over the Broncos.

We move on to the performances that most led to the Raiders losing to the Broncos on Sunday.

Busters

CB DeCamerion Richardson

It seemed whenever the Broncos needed a big play, they looked to whoever Richardson was guarding. Their second score of the game was set up when Richardson gave up a 24-yard catch. Their third score was thanks for Richardson not playing the ball and being called for a pass interference.

The fourth quarter was led out by another Broncos field goal that was made possible when Richardson gave up an 18-yard catch on third and ten. The next drive, Richardson gave up the touchdown catch to make it a 26-16 game. The Raiders couldn’t catch up after that.

QB Gardner Minshew

Minshew had some nice throws in this game. But in the end, the bad plays far outweighed the good.

He fumbled the first snap of the game, with was not a good sign. That first drive would end with him throwing off target for Brock Bowers on third and three. That was followed by a three-and-out on their second possession.

Three straight scoring drives in the second quarter made things very interesting. And had it continued, Minshew would surely have been a Baller for this one. But as often happens, come the third, the good feeling disipated.

Four possessions in the third for the Raiders went like this — three-and-out with a batted pass at the line on third down, Minshew running into a sack and then getting picked off leading to a Broncos TD, a five-play possession ending with Minshew throwing incomplete for a well covered Brock Bowers, and a three-and-out ending on a low pass into the turf.

It was a six-point Bronocs lead by the time the Raiders got the ball in the fourth quarter. They would score two more times, but couldn’t get more than a field goal, which wasn’t enough. Then Minshew was tackled on a roll out, breaking his collarbone and was lost for the season. Just to be clear, I am not blaming him for breaking his collarbone. Just detailing that it happened.

LT Kolton Miller, RT DJ Glaze

A holding penalty on Glaze stalled the Raiders second scoring drive after driving to the 11-yard line.

The Raiders still carried a 13-9 lead into the third quarter. But on their second possession, both Miller and Glaze gave up pressure from each side that caused Minshew’s pass to sail and get intercepted. The Broncos got the ball at the Vegas 18-yard line and scored the TD two plays later to take a 16-13 lead.

Late in the game, with it still a one-score game at 26-19, the Raiders got the ball. Minshew was knocked out of the game and two plays after Desmond Ridder came in, Miller gave up a strip sack, the Broncos recovered, and added a field goal to put the game away.

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Raiders Week 12 snap counts vs Broncos: RB Dylan Laube makes impact on special teams

Even with the Raiders lead backs Zamir White and Alexander Mattison out with injury, the rookie Dylan Laube saw zero offensive snaps.

If I might finish that headline “…and special teams only.”

For all the talk of the rookie tailback getting his most extensive work in this game due to the injuries to lead backs Zamir White and Alexander Mattison, Laube didn’t see a single snap on offense. Not just no carries, but no snaps.

You might recall Laube has just one carry this season and he fumbled it.

Laube did, however, see 13 snaps on special teams and had one of the game’s biggest plays, returning a kick 59 yards to set up the Raiders’ only touchdown in the game.

Offense Spec Tms
Player Pos Num Pct Num Pct
Kolton Miller T 77 100% 5 15%
Dylan Parham G 77 100% 5 15%
DJ Glaze T 77 100% 5 15%
Jackson Powers-Johnson C 77 100% 5 15%
Jakobi Meyers WR 76 99% 0 0%
Brock Bowers TE 72 94% 0 0%
Jordan Meredith G 70 91% 4 12%
Ameer Abdullah RB 69 90% 0 0%
Tre Tucker WR 69 90% 0 0%
Gardner Minshew II QB 64 83% 0 0%
DJ Turner WR 48 62% 21 62%
Michael Mayer TE 34 44% 10 29%
Desmond Ridder QB 13 17% 0 0%
Sincere McCormick RB 8 10% 4 12%
Andrus Peat G 7 9% 5 15%
Justin Shorter TE 4 5% 15 44%
Ramel Keyton WR 3 4% 8 24%
Kana’i Mauga LB 2 3% 20 59%
Defense Spec Tms
Player Pos Num Pct Num Pct
Maxx Crosby DE 68 100% 7 21%
Isaiah Pola-Mao FS 68 100% 7 21%
Decamerion Richardson CB 68 100% 0 0%
Jack Jones CB 68 100% 0 0%
Tre’von Moehrig FS 68 100% 0 0%
Robert Spillane LB 68 100% 0 0%
Adam Butler DT 60 88% 7 21%
Divine Deablo LB 55 81% 5 15%
Darnay Holmes CB 52 76% 0 0%
John Jenkins DT 38 56% 9 26%
Jonah Laulu DT 37 54% 9 26%
Tyree Wilson DE 30 44% 9 26%
Thomas Harper FS 23 34% 21 62%
K’Lavon Chaisson LB 23 34% 0 0%
Charles Snowden DE 12 18% 7 21%
Janarius Robinson DE 6 9% 2 6%
Zachary Carter DT 3 4% 0 0%
Amari Burney LB 1 1% 29 85%
Special Teams Spec Tms
Player Pos Num Pct Num Pct
Tommy Eichenberg LB 0 0% 29 85%
Amari Gainer LB 0 0% 27 79%
Christopher Smith SS 0 0% 20 59%
Trey Taylor SS 0 0% 15 44%
Dylan Laube RB 0 0% 13 38%
Sam Webb CB 0 0% 11 32%
AJ Cole III P 0 0% 10 29%
Daniel Carlson K 0 0% 10 29%
Jacob Bobenmoyer LS 0 0% 10 29%
Thayer Munford T 0 0% 5 15%
Kyu Blu Kelly CB 0 0% 4 12%
Andre James C 0 0% 1 3%

 

Raiders vs Broncos week 12 recap, final score: Another Las Vegas collapse puts losing streak at 7

The Raiders held a rare third quarter lead over the Broncos week 12 only to see it slip away and their losing streak reach seven games.

Special teams was special for the Raiders all day against the Broncos. A big kick return by Dylan Laube set up the Raiders touchdown early in the second quarter to jump to a 7-3 lead. Then a fake punt pass from AJ Cole to LB Divine Deablo would set up a field goal to help the Raiders go up 13-9 at the half.

To begin the third quarter, the Raiders defense would stop the Broncos for a three-and-out, making for the first time since week four that they started a drive with a lead in the third quarter.

It would last six plays.

On the fourth play of the Raiders’ possession, Gardner Minshew would get his arm hit as he threw by Broncos edge rusher Nick Bonitto and Brandon Jones would pick it off.

Two plays into the Broncos’ ensuing possession, Nix found Courtland Sutton for the touchdown to take a 16-13 lead.

Early in the fourth quarter, the Broncos would go on another drive into Vegas territory. A tackle for loss by Maxx Crosby followed by a batted pass by Tre’von Moehrig would stall the drive, but the Broncos still added a 45-yard field goal to extend the lead to 19-13.

The Raiders answered back with a drive that ended with a 53-yard Daniel Carlson field goal to bring it back to a three-point game at 19-16.

Again, it didn’t last long as the Broncos marched down the field for a touchdown. The big play was a 37-yard catch and run by Marvin Mims that put the Broncos in first and goal at the two. Next play, Bo Nix made a perfect throw for Courland Sutton in the back of the end zone for the score and a 26-16 Broncos lead.

With the game now a two-score difference, and just over five minutes left, the Raiders would need to work quickly if they hoped to have a chance.

Three straight completions to Bowers, Meyers, and Turner would put the Raiders in first down at the Denver 44. A nice 25-yard pass from Minshew to Meyers put the Raiders inside the 20 and another completion to Meyers for 15 yards put them in first and goal at the four.

From there three straight incompletions brought on the field goal unit to try and make it a one score game. Carlson converted on the chip shot to make it 26-19 with 3:38 remaining.

The Raiders defense got the offense the ball back, but on the first play Gardner Minshew is sacked and left the game injured and headed for the locker room.

Desmond Ridder came in at QB and on his second play, he was hit as he threw, causing a fumble and the Broncos recovered in scoring range.

A field goal by the Broncos off the turnover brought it back to a two-score lead, which sealed the Raiders’ fate, as they would love their seventh straight game.

Watch: Raiders fake punt has AJ Cole connect with Divine Deablo for big yards

What looked like a stop turned into a score after a 34-yard connection on a fake punt pass from AJ Cole to Divine Deablo.

Trickeration! In fourth and four from their own 36-yard-line, Antonio Pierce trotted out AJ Cole for the punt. Or did he. Cole took the snap and instead of punting it, he passed it to a wide open Divine Deablo for a 34-yard gain to the Denver 36-yard-line.

Here it is in all its glory.

The Raiders were ahead 7-6 over the Broncos and are pulling out all the stops to try and get back into the win column. And what better time to do that than in Las Vegas against a bitter rival.

Unfortunately the Raiders were unable to get a touchdown out of it, but they added a field goal to take a 10-6 lead with 3:48 left in the second quarter.

Special teams set up both the Raiders’ scores on the day. The first one after a Dylan Laube kick return to the Denver 40-yard line that they Raiders finished off for a touchdown.

Watch: Gardner Minshew drops one into Ameer Abdullah to take early lead over Broncos

Early in the second quarter of the Raiders week 12 game vs the Broncos, Gardner Minshew connected with Ameer Abdullah on a gorgeous TD pass.

It’s been pretty competitive early in the week 12 matchup between the Broncos and Raiders. The Broncos got on the board late in the first quarter with a field goal, but the Raiders quickly answered with a touchdown.

The pass and catch from Gardner Minshew to Ameer Abdullah was a sight to see. Check it out.

Minshew put the ball right over the shoulder of the linebacker who was in tight coverage, but turned around on the play. And Abdullah made a masterful catch around the defender for the score.

It’s a surprising start for the Raiders against a tough Broncos team with one of the best defenses in the league. But it’s still early in the second quarter, so there’s a lot of game left to play.

Abdullah got the start at running back with both Zamir White and Alexander Mattison OUT with injuries. Abdullah leads the Raiders in yards from scrimmage so far with six touches (four carries) for 30 yards and the touchdown.

Raiders inactives vs Broncos Week 12: Is CB Jack Jones playing?

Two of the Raiders starting cornerbacks are down against the Broncos Week 12. But they will have Jack Jones, which is some good news.

The inactives are out for the Raiders. Much of it was to be expected, including Nate Hobbs and Jakorian Bennett not playing as both were ruled OUT. The question was whether Jack Jones would be able to go. And the starting right side cornerback is active, which means he is expected to start today.

Here is the full list of inactives:

Last week the Raiders were down to their last cornerback on the roster for the final ten snaps. So, getting Jones back is very good news.

They will still be without Bennett and Hobbs and rookie DeCamerion Richard and Darnay Holmes are expected to replaced them respectively.

Raiders vs Broncos: 5 things Las Vegas fans should know for Week 12

In order to get to know about the Broncos team the Raiders are facing Sunday, I went to the source.

For our preview of the Raiders’ week 12 matchup with the Broncos, I spoke with. Jon Heath, lead writer over at Broncos Wire to get the scoop.

1. I asked before the first meeting between these two teams and you weren’t quite ready to commit to it, so now that he’s had a few more games under his belt…are you a Bo-liever?

I am, and I think it’s about the fit as much as it’s about Bo Nix himself. Sean Payton wasn’t going to waste a first-round draft pick on a QB he didn’t believe could operate his offense at a high level. Nix will still have some growing pains, but he’s made huge strides from earlier in the season and Payton has remarked that he’s adjusted to the pro level quickly. It appears that the Broncos have finally found their guy at QB.

2. That Broncos defense is legit. What makes it tick?

They have great defensive backs who can hold up in man coverage, productive edge rushers and an underrated interior defensive lineman in Zach Allen. On that front, it’s worth noting that Allen is questionable this week with a heel injury, so he would be missed if the Broncos have to hold him out this week. Back to the secondary — Pat Surtain remains an elite outside cornerback, Riley Moss has been a huge surprise this season and Ja’Quan McMillian has been excellent in the slot. With those DBs playing well, Jonathon Cooper and Nik Bonitto have been productive off the edge. Vance Joseph leans on the secondary and that allows other players to make plays up front.

3. What area could the Raiders attack on that defense and maybe find a weakness to exploit?

Denver’s defense can be susceptible to the run, and even more so if Allen is not able to play on Sunday. In passing scenarios, the inside linebackers — Cody Barton and Justin Strnad — are weak links in coverage, but usually only one of them would be on the field on an obvious passing down. The Broncos’ defense is built to defend a lead with teams attempting to pass against them. If the Raiders can establish a ground game and stick to it, that might be their best plan of attack.

4. Give me an under-the-radar guy on both sides of the ball for the Broncos

Nate Adkins is the definition of an underrated player on offense because many Denver fans probably aren’t even familiar with him. He’s kind of a hybrid tight end/fullback, and he doesn’t get a lot of love for his blocking. He’s a versatile player who can also make plays as a receiver.

On defense, Allen is underrated nationally but certainly not in Broncos Country. Moss and McMillian are probably underrated, too, but you also asked for one defender. I’ll go with Allen just because he deserves more recognition outside of Denver.

5. I won’t ask whether you think the Broncos will win this one because, I mean, duh, but how do you see the Broncos finishing the stretch run? You think they can get past the Chargers in the AFC West?

That’s a great question about the Chargers. I don’t know that they’ll catch up to them — my prediction has them losing in L.A. — but I have Denver going 4-2 down the stretch, which would put them at 10-7. That would presumably be enough for a Wild Card spot, barring a crazy unbeaten run from a team like the Bengals or Dolphins.

Raiders vs Broncos injury report: Latest updates, news for Week 12

All the latest updates and news on Raiders injury report ahead of a Week 12 game vs. Broncos

The final injury report is out for the Raiders and Broncos and it’s a long one. At least it is for the Raiders.

Raiders, Broncos injury report

CB Jakorian Bennett injury update

Bennett suffered a shoulder injury on the second play of the game in Miami. He is OUT for the game. He will be replaced at outside cornerback by rookie DeCamerion Richardson.

CB Nate Hobbs injury update

Hobbs (ankle) is OUT for the third straight game. He will be replaced at slot cornerback by Darnay Holmes.

CB Jack Jones injury update

Jones (Back) returned limited to practice Friday and is Questionable for the game. If he is unable to go, he will be replaced by Sam Webb.

RB Alexander Mattison injury update

Mattison (ankle) is Doubtful for the game. He will be replaced by Ameer Abdullah.

RB Zamir White injury update

White (quadricep) is Doubtful for the game. He will be replaced by the combo of Dylan Laube and Sincere McCormick.

C Andre James injury update

James (ankle) returned to practice Thursday limited and is officially Questionable for the game. Even if he is able to go, he will serve as a backup at center behind Jackson Powers-Johnson.

Raiders will be down at least two starting CB Week 12 vs Broncos

Both Jakorian Bennett and Nate Hobbs are OUT Week 12 vs the Broncos.

Another week, another starting cornerback down for the Raiders. They were already without Nate Hobbs last week in Miami and two plays into the game, they lost Jakorian Bennett as well. Now both will be OUT against the Broncos on Sunday according to Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce.

Also lost to injury in that game was Jack Jones, who practiced on Friday, but whose status is Questionable which means he may not play either.

When Jones went out, the Raiders depleted their entire depth chart at cornerback, with the three corners in the game being DeCamerion Richardson, Darnay Holmes, and Sam Webb. And it’s possible they could be looking at that trio to *start* the game. Or at very least Richardson and Holmes.

They will most certainly be elevating one of the cornerbacks on the practice squad to the active roster to fill out the depth chart. Those three are rookie MJ Devonshire along with Kyu Blu Kelly and newly added Keenan Issac.