The Las Vegas Raiders trailed for the better part of Monday Night Football against the Baltimore Ravens. However, Derek Carr and Co. knew when to step up … and they did.
After forcing overtime with a 17-point fourth quarter, Carr completed the Raiders' comeback bid with a game-winning 31-yard touchdown pass in overtime. Finding a hole on the Ravens' defense, Carr saw ay Jones wide open near the end zone.
With the defense giving Carr time to lock his target, all Jones had to do was catch the ball comfortably and bring it home.
THIS TIME IT'S OFFICIAL. THE @RAIDERS WIN IN OT. #BALvsLV pic.twitter.com/2nKtGc3XmF
— NFL (@NFL) September 14, 2021
The Raiders closed the game 33-27, with Derek Carr finishing with two touchdowns–including the most important one of the day. He completed 34 of his 56 pass attempts for 453 yards.
Lamar Jackson gave it his all for the Ravens, even stepping up in the clutch to position the team to victory. His 28-yard run in the final two minutes of regulation paved the way for Baltimore to take a 27-24 lead. Unfortunately, the Raiders' never-say-die mentality was too much for them to handle.
Jackson finished the contest with 235 yards and one touchdown on 19-of-30 pass completion. He also led all rushers with 86 yards on 12 carries.
It was not the opening the Ravens would have wanted, but the Raiders certainly fought hard to give the fans at Allegiant Stadium a rousing welcome.
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