The good, the bad and the ugly from Raiders 35-21 Week 7 loss to Rams
The Raiders finally found some fight after halftime, but another early hole at home and a beating in the trenches made Sunday hard to watch.
After a lackluster start, the Oakland Raiders finally showed improvement after halftime in their Week 7 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. Wide receiver Tre Tucker shone, gaining 78 yards on one play and scoring a touchdown, while linebacker Nakobe Dean intercepted a pass to record his second takeaway of the game. However, it was too little too late as the Rams dominated the first half, scoring touchdowns on four straight drives.
The Raiders, who trailed by double digits at home for the 29th time in their 55 games in Las Vegas, struggled to move the ball on the ground, gaining only 48 rushing yards compared to the Rams' 199. The most alarming statistic was the number of first downs on the ground, with Los Angeles accumulating 11 while Oakland managed just two.
The Raiders' ground game was dominated by the Rams' running backs, Kyren Williams and Blake Corum, who averaged 6.2 and 5.5 yards per carry, respectively. This lack of ground productivity could prove to be a major issue for the Raiders as they prepare to face the New York Jets next.
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