Week 15: "A-Rod vs. 'Baby A-Rod'" RAIDERS vs. Green Bay Packers Q-by-Q Reaction

Q4:

GB 30 OAK 20

I said it in my halftime post, it would only be a matter of time before Aaron Rodgers and the Packer offense to start clicking and their defense to tighten up. After a brief 17-20 lead, it just went downhill from there. Too many questionable penalties couldn't get the Raiders' defense off the field. Despite the defense surrendering field goals instead of TDs, the offense just couldn't get anything clicking in this quarter. These kinds of games is something that the Raiders have to develop next season. They have to show up when it matters the most in the 4th quarter. Stay tuned for the full recap.

Q3:

GB 24 OAK 20

This quarter was just like the Vikings game minus the kickoff return for the TD in which Korey Toomer made the TD-saving tackle. But first off, congrats to Amari Cooper, breaking the 1,000 yard mark this quarter. First receiver to break 1,000 yards for the Raiders since Randy Moss in 2005 and the first rookie receiver in a long time to break it. Back to the game, as soon as the Raiders worked to take the lead, Packers respond with a quick drive for a TD in taking advantage of busted coverage. Packers are still driving right now, but the Raiders need a key stop.

Q2:

GB 14 OAK 13

After two frustrating missed red zone opportunities, the Raiders' defense made a key takeaway in recovering a fumble by James Starks. It was good hit from Woodson as well and Benson Mayowa recovered it. Then, Derek Carr decided to go no huddle. Reece and Rivera set up good gains and the drive capped off with a much needed AC/DC TD. Great momentum builder at the half.

Q1:

GB 14 OAK 0

Ugh, well this quarter sucked for the most part. It started off positive, Latavius Murray was getting a couple of nice runs to get the running game going for the Raiders. Then, that start faded out with Carr's costly interceptions both leading to TDs. I know this quarter is going to bring up the Carr skeptics and yes that was a disappointing quarter for Carr. However, he has responded well so far and is driving the offense to a possible score.