{
  "id": 15681537,
  "title": "Raiders focus on 3rd-quarter scoring woes after losses to Chiefs and Bills",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/raiders-focus-on-3rd-quarter-scoring-woes-after-losses-to-chiefs-and-15681537",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-20T01:17:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/football/nfl/2026/10/19/raiders-focus-on-3rd-quarter-scoring-woes-after-losses-to-chiefs-and-bills"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Las Vegas Raiders have struggled to score in the third quarter, resulting in three close losses to top Super Bowl contenders. After a dominant 45-17 defeat against the New England Patriots, the Raiders went into halftime leading Kansas City by just three points and were even with Buffalo. However, in the third quarter, they were shut out in both games against the Chiefs and Bills, outscored 24-3 overall.\n\nRaiders coach Klint Kubiak acknowledged the lack of production, stating that it puts the team in a difficult position. The three-point losses to the Chiefs and Bills were particularly devastating, as they struggled to convert red-zone opportunities. Quarterback Kirk Cousins had a strong game, passing for 313 yards and throwing two touchdown passes, but the team still faltered. Cousins lamented the numerous three-and-outs during the second half, emphasizing the need for improvement in starting the third quarter strongly.\n\nThe Raiders' defense has conceded 30-plus points in each of their past three games, a trend that began late in the 2019 season. With two more games against top quarterbacks, Matthew Stafford of the Los Angeles Rams, the focus on improving the third-quarter scoring remains a major point of emphasis for the coaching staff.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Bills at Raiders Week 6 instant game analysis: Buffalo grinds out key win",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/bills-at-raiders-week-6-instant-game-analysis-buffalo-grinds-out-key",
        "published": "2026-10-19T00:52:10.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}