This game reminded me of the Las Vegas Raiders’ Week 8 loss to the Detroit lion
.The host Miami Dolphins, like the Lions, dominated the Raiders for much of the game, but kept giving Las Vegas chances to win.
The Raiders couldn’t capitalize on offense, losing 20-13 to the Dolphins to fall to 5-6 and 1-2 under interim coach Antonio Pierce.
Let’s have a look at some of the game’s important features.
This game reminded me of the Las Vegas Raiders’ Week 8 loss to the Detroit Lions.
The host Miami Dolphins, like the Lions, dominated the Raiders for much of the game, but kept giving Las Vegas chances to win.
The Raiders couldn’t capitalize on offense, losing 20-13 to the Dolphins to fall to 5-6 and 1-2 under interim coach Antonio Pierce.
Let’s have a look at some of the game’s important features.
Offense was once again ineffective:
For the majority of the season, the Raiders’ offense has been ineffective. This offense has floundered and hasn’t produced more than 19 points in a game since Josh McDaniels’ dismissal party when they scored 30 against the terrible New York Giants. The Raiders offense has scored 29 points and two touchdowns in the last two games. There is an issue. The Raiders were 4 of 16 on third and fourth downs on Sunday, and they went the entire second and third quarters without a first down.
Tough day for Bo Hardegree:
The interim offensive coordinator and play caller for the Raiders had a terrible day. The Raiders were not aggressive when they should have been, and they were aggressive when they should not have been. His inexperience was evident in this game.
The interim offensive coordinator and play caller for the Raiders had a terrible day. The Raiders were not aggressive when they should have been, and they were aggressive when they should not have been. His inexperience was evident in this game.
Defense was game:
The Dolphins did, in fact, move the ball. It had 422 yards altogether, 322 of which were in the air. And, yeah, the Dolphins frequently shot themselves in the foot. The Las Vegas defense, on the other hand, was aggressive, capitalizing on three turnovers. The Raiders’ defense came up big in the second half, including a fourth-and-goal stop. It kept Las Vegas in the game, but the offense couldn’t respond.
Where is the running game?
Pierce’s Raiders ran the ball in each of their victories. That did not occur on Sunday. Josh Jacobs gained 39 yards on 14 carries. Jacobs, who has been mainly quiet this season, has 214 rushing yards on 53 carries in the last two games. The Raiders must return to that recipe against Kansas City at home next week.
Tyreek Hill kept up his Raiders-killing ways. He gained 146 yards on 10 catches and a touchdown that sent him into hyperdrive. A hand injury hindered him for a spell, but he had a great day overall against the Raiders, as he regularly did with Kansas City from 2016 to 21.
On the game’s first possession, the Dolphins got a scoop and score on a fumble recovery for a touchdown. However, a review revealed a tight end. Michael Mayer had no control over the ball. The Raiders took a 3-0 lead on the next possession after Las Vegas linebacker Luke Masterson forced Miami quarterback Tua Tagovailoa to fumble deep in Miami territory. Late in the first half, the Raiders recovered another fumble. However, the Raiders were only able to convert two Miami fumbles in their zone into six points.
