In a close AFC divisional showdown with the Kansas City Cheifs, the Las Vegas Raiders lose a crucial game 30-29. Las Vegas enter Arrowhead with a 1-3 record, hoping to upset the division leaders. The Raiders played well in the first half, holding down Kansas City. The offense was doing well, with Derek Carr performing well and Josh Jacobs rushing for 154 yards. Las Vegas’ defense also played well in the game despite the loss. This game also had terrible calls from the referees against both the Chiefs and Raiders during the game. Along with the bad calls from the refs, a costly mistake in the fourth quarter from the Raiders may have cost them the season.
Raiders Offense Steps Up
Las Vegas went into this primetime game with nothing left to lose, with the season falling apart. The offense, with Derek Carr leading them, did well, scoring twenty in the first half. Josh Jacobs also did well with this performance coming off a great game last week. Las Vegas’ offense did their job but made a crucial mistake in the fourth quarter. Instead of tying the game 30-30 in their final scoring drive, they went for two, which may have cost them the game. The game ends with a bad collision between wideouts Davante Adams and Hunter Renfrow ending the game in disappointment.
Las Vegas Defense Goes Bust?
Las Vegas also had some good defense by shutting down the Chiefs’ offense during the first half, with only ten scored against them. The Raiders’ defense, while falling apart against Kansas City, made critical stops at the right time. Las Vegas made a great stand against the Chiefs by stopping them during their final drive. Even with the loss, the Las Vegas Raiders showed that they can stop good teams if their defense can make critical plays.
Did The Refs cost Them The Game?
This game will also be talked about by the press for the wrong reasons. During the game, Chris Jones of the Chiefs looked to have sacked Derek Carr but was ruled as a penalty. The game had many calls that were questionable by the refs. One of the calls that impacted the game for the Raiders was a holding call that help Kansas extend its lead. This game shows that the NFL referees will make mistakes and will make up for them by making more critical mistakes.
Can The Las Vegas Raider Season Still Be Saved?
Along with the bad calls from the refs, a costly mistake in the fourth quarter from the Raiders may have cost them the season. The offense did their best even with the crucial mistakes made by them. Las Vegas defense, while stout can not hold down Kansas City. Monday’s game also exposes the NFL officiating as incompetent with their jobs. The Las Vegas Raiders season looks to be a lost season, but if they make the right gambles, they could save their season.
