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5 takeaways from the Las Vegas Raiders’ Black Friday heartbreaker vs. the Chiefs
5 takeaways from the Las Vegas Raiders’ Black Friday heartbreaker vs. the Chiefs
The Las Vegas Raiders sunk to eight straight losses with a heartbreaking 19-17 defeat from Arrowhead Stadium against the Kansas City Chiefs.
The Raiders (2-10) did plenty of things right, but it was their game-sealing mistake that will loom largest in this rivalry loss from GEHA Field.
Las Vegas outgained Kansas City in total yards, 434-329. The Raiders also ran the football more effectively throughout than they have all season, totaling 116 yards on the ground and 4.6 yards per carry.
Still, it ended in a stinging defeat at one of the Raiders’ hated rivals. Here’s five takeaways from the Raiders’ Week 13 loss at Kansas City.
The fumble overshadows positives
Unfortunately, the end-of-game blunder involving center Jackson Powers-Johnson, right guard Dylan Parham and quarterback Aidan O’Connell will overshadow a lot of the positive that happened in this game for the Raiders.
Sitting in prime position to potentially stun the Chiefs again in another holiday battle, Powers-Johnson snapped the football with the play clock draining and O’Connell looking down the line of scrimmage and unprepared for the snap.
Watching the replay, Parham taps Powers-Johnson’s thigh, seemingly alerting the rookie to snap the football. The Chiefs pounced on the football and any attempt at a game-winning field goal vanished in the blink of an eye.
The Raiders were positioned on the Kansas City 32-yard line at the time of the snap. O’Connell took the blame for the debacle after the loss.
For a team that’s now lost eight straight, there will be plenty of finger pointing to go around.
Aidan O’Connell still delivered one of his finest starts
Putting the game-sealing fumble aside, O’Connell delivered one of his best starts as a Raiders quarterback on Friday from Arrowhead Stadium.
O’Connell completed 23-of-35 passes for 340 yards. It featured a number of pinpoint passes, including his 58-yard dart to wide receiver Tre Tucker.
The Raiders are still going to be selecting their franchise quarterback of the future in the 2025 NFL draft, but they have a serviceable, longterm backup quarterback on hand in O’Connell.
Ameer Abdullah’s kickoff return nearly flipped the game
Las Vegas running back Ameer Abdullah provided a big-time spark and nearly flipped this game in the Raiders’ favor with his 68-yard punt return. Abdullah nearly housed it, but Kansas City’s Chamarri Conner managed to track him down at the KC 26-yard line.
But, it didn’t take long for O’Connell and the Raiders to cash in. O’Connell connected with Raiders rookie tight end Brock Bowers for a 33-yard touchdown three snaps later.
After forcing a KC three-and-out, O’Connell connected with Tucker for the big touchdown pass and the Raiders had their first and only lead of the day.
The Raiders didn’t complete enough drives early
One of the costly themes of the season reared its ugly head once more. The NFL is all about winning in the margins, and the Raiders left opportunities on the board early.
Las Vegas drove to the Kansas City 4-yard line on its second series, but a false start backed the Raiders up. The Raiders would settle for a field goal after O’Connell was sacked on third down by Kansas City defensive tackle Chris Jones.
Another promising first-half drive ended with a missed 56-yard field goal. Then, in the second half, the Raiders were turned away on downs at the KC 30-yard line and the Raiders missed two more field goals of 55 and 58 yards.
Brock Bowers is inevitable
Right now, it’s rave reviews every week for Raiders rookie tight end Brock Bowers. Even with teams scheming up for Bowers, he continues to produce week after week.
Bowers caught 10 passes for a new career-high 140 yards. The Raiders rookie found the end zone for the fourth time in his young career and for the third time in Las Vegas’ past four games.
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Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Charles Snowden faces a first-offense misdemeanor charge.
Some troubling news for the Las Vegas Raiders occurred on Tuesday.
Per KLAS 8 News Now, Defensive end Charles Snowden was arrested and according to Nevada Justice Court records, he has been hit with a first-offense misdemeanor “DUI of alchohol and/or controlled or prohibited substance.”
Per reports, Snowden was not required for a court appearance post-arrest or bond, and he did not have a probable cause hearing or a scheduled arraignment.
Per Paul Gutierrez of ESPN, “a status check was scheduled for April, though no attorney was listed to represent Snowden in the court record.”
A statement from the Raiders:
“The Raiders are aware of the incident involving Charles Snowden and have been in contact with the NFL and local authorities. The club will not comment further as this is a legal matter.”
The 6-foot-7, 245-pound defensive end was an undrafted free agent in 2021 out of Virginia before appearing in two games for the Chicago Bears. He was nabbed by the Raiders and had an inspiring preseason slate in 2024.
The 6-foot-7, 245-pound defensive end was an undrafted free agent in 2021 out of Virginia before appearing in two games for the Chicago Bears. He was nabbed by the Raiders and had an inspiring preseason slate in 2024.
Injuries on the defensive side of the ball allowed Snowden an opportunity to appear in 13 games with the Silver and Black. He also made seven starts with the Raiders. In those starts, Snowden registered 30 total tackles, 13 of them solo, with three tackles for loss. He also tallied 1.5 sacks, six quarterback hits, and three passes defended.
The Raiders will play the Atlanta Falcons on Monday Night Football this week. Snowden was listed as a starting defensive end on the unofficial depth chart.
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Raiders TE Brock Bowers now favorites for Offensive Rookie of the Year following…..
Raiders TE Brock Bowers now favorites for Offensive Rookie of the Year following…..
Can you imagine a tight end winning Offensive Rookie of the Year? Well, prior to this year, few people could. In fact, no tight end has ever won it. But just like Brock Bowers changed the game in college at Georgia, he has changed the pro game as well.
Now with four games left in the season, the reigning Offensive Rookie of the Month has positioned himself as a favorite to win the award.
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Washington QB Jayden Daniels is still the favorite to win it. And odds are he will win the award, mostly because he plays the most important position in football. And despite Gregg Rosenthal’s opinion, Bo Nix is probably also more likely than Bowers to win the award.
But Bowers has already set a new NFL rookie record for TE receptions (87) with still four games to go and his 933 yards put him within striking distance of the rookie tight end receiving yards record as well, which has stood for over six decades. So, he deserves to be in the conversation. Perhaps even forcing the committee to step outside their box and consider positions other than QB, WR, or RB for a change.
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“Maxx Crosby Honored with NFL Man of the Year Award, worth $250,0000 Thanks to Las Vegas Raiders Fans’ Support
“Maxx Crosby Honored with NFL Man of the Year Award, worth $250,0000 Thanks to Las Vegas Raiders Fans’ Support
Maxx Crosby named Raiders’ nominee for 2024 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award presented by Nationwide
Vegas Raiders announced today Pro Bowl defensive end Maxx Crosby as the Silver and Black’s nominee for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award presented by Nationwide. The league’s most prestigious honor, the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award presented by Nationwide recognizes NFL players who excel on the field and demonstrate a passion for creating a lasting positive impact beyond the game. Each of the league’s 32 nominees were announced today.
Crosby’s performance on and off the gridiron serves as an example of what it means to be a Raider. He has consistently demonstrated a heartfelt dedication to making a positive impact on the community around him. As a nominee, Crosby will wear a Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year helmet decal through the end of the season in recognition of his accomplishments.
The heartbeat of the Raiders’ defense, Crosby’s relentless performance has continued in 2024 as he battled an early-season injury but remains the team’s leader despite facing opponent’s best efforts to neutralize the threat he poses to offenses around the league. Crosby enters Week 14 with a team-leading 7.5 sacks, and his 16 tackles for loss are tied for the most in the NFL.
Among his many commendable endeavors off the field, Crosby has been a steadfast supporter of the Make-A-Wish Foundation, consistently playing a pivotal role in fulfilling the wishes of many children. Over the course of the 2024 season Crosby will have helped to host 5 Make-A-Wish kids and their families, who experienced a visit to Intermountain Health Performance Center and Raiders Headquarters for an exclusive, behind-the-scenes experience on the Saturday before a Raiders home game. On gameday, those families were treated to a VIP experience including pre-game field access on the sideline to watch warm-ups and a comped meal at any of the concessions stands.
Crosby and his wife, Rachel, also recently announced a remarkable to his alma mater, Eastern Michigan University. This generous contribution to the EMU athletic department will support the expansion of the school’s Championship Building Plan, enhancing resources for student-athletes and the community.
Crosby hosted the Play Football Skills Camp Featuring Maxx Crosby, a free skills clinic at Intermountain Health Performance Center that consisted of 250 participants aged 6–13 years old earlier this year. Participants ran through various drills and received coaching throughout the clinic from Crosby and his teammates. He also lent his time and experience to the annual CHAMP Camp, a youth football camp focused on fundamentals, skill and character development, teamwork and education on what it means to be a positive influence in the community.
To celebrate his Walter Payton Man of the Year nomination, Crosby teamed up with the Raiders Foundation to select a charity as the recipient of the funds raised from the 50/50 Raffle at a Raiders home game. Crosby selected Clark County School District to specifically benefit Mission High School with $55,900. Mission High School is a comprehensive secondary school designed for students in recovery from substance abuse, use, and/or dependency. He also donated two tickets to Super Bowl LVIII to two former students turned faculty members from Mission High School.
All 32 nominees will be recognized for their achievements during the week leading up to Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans. The winner of the 2024 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award will be announced during NFL Honors, a primetime awards special to air nationally on FOX and the NFL Network on Thursday, Feb. 6.
Each nominee will receive up to a $55,000 donation, and the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award winner will receive a $250,000 donation to the charity of his choice. All donations are made possible by the NFL Foundation and Nationwide.
Fans are once again encouraged to participate in Nationwide’s annual Charity Challenge, a social media and online contest that allows fans to show support for their favorite Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year nominee. Fans can vote on X/Twitter by posting #WPMOYChallenge along with the last name/X handle of their chosen nominee or by voting directly on NFL.com/ManOfTheYear. The nominee who receives the most collective hashtag mentions and online votes will win an additional $35,000 donation from Nationwide to the charity of their choice, with the runner-up receiving $10,000 and the third-place winner receiving $5,000. Charity Challenge voting takes place from Thursday, Dec. 5 to Sunday, Jan. 6.
Beginning Week 14 and continuing through the end of the season, each of this year’s nominees, including Crosby, will wear a special Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year helmet decal in recognition of their accomplishments on and off the field.
Raiders Alumnus and Pro Football Hall of Famer George Blanda was named NFL Man of the Year in 1974 while playing for the Silver and Black.
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