Baller: SS Karl Joseph

Unfortunately, this could be a farewell Baller mention for Joseph. He made the big interception to seal the game and injured himself in the process and was placed on injured reserve. Earlier in the game, he timed the snap perfectly to shoot into the backfield for a tackle for loss, which helped hold the Chargers to a short field goal. That play was huge too, just not the game-sealing variety.

Joseph’s rookie contract is up at the end of this season, so that interception to end it could possibly be the end of his Raiders career. I hope that isn’t the case, but if it is, there are certainly worse ways to go out than as the hero of the game for the second week in a row. He had the game-sealing pass breakup against the Lions last week.

Hope to see you back with the Raiders next year, KJ. But if not, go get yours and be a Baller for another squad.

Honorable Mention

Derek Carr – He managed this offense against a tough defense, including leading them down the field for a late comeback win. It was the defense who won the day for the Raiders, but Carr didn’t squander their efforts.

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