Score: BUF 10 OAK 13
Alright welcome in to the halftime post of the Bills-Raiders game where the Raiders have a field goal lead heading into the half.
The Positives
Derek Carr, 6 of 16 passes, 105 yards, 1 TD. Derek Carr is continuing to grow before our very eyes. The Chiefs game last week is likely something to forget about, but he's doing a good job holding his own against this tough Bills defensive line. He only got sacked once. Other than that, Carr's highlight in that 1st half was his 50 yard bomb to Kenbrell Thompkins setting up a TD pass to James Jones. The offense needed a spark and Carr just delivered that spark.
Kenbrell Thompkins, 2 receptions, 63 yards. This is a continuation on that one play where Derek Carr threw a long bomb. He said, he wants to get Thompkins involved into the offense and there it was, a 50 yard pass play to set up a TD to tie up the game. He's the leading receiver for the Raiders this game so far.
Khalil Mack, 3 solo tackles, 1 assist tackle. Mack should have the Defensive Rookie of the Year award under wraps. Even though the defense as a whole is doing a tremendous job holding the Bills' offense despite giving up that Sammy Watkins TD, Mack has stood out, generating pressure and stuffing the run. He's a beast out there.
The Negatives
Red zone opportunities. The only negative I will highlight. There should've been a couple more points on the board since the run game was clicking at the right time when one of the Bills' defensive players went out.
Bottom Line
Raiders are looking towards the offseason, the Bills are trying to keep their season alive. They're playing them tough and that should continue heading into the 2nd half if they want to spoil any playoff hopes the Bills have left.
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