Derek Carr can now add one more accomplishment under his belt.
The Raiders quarterback was named the AFC Offensive Player of the Month for September. This is the first time Carr has been named Player of the Month in his eight-year NFL career.
In his path to his first POTM honor, Carr has lead the Silver and Black to their first 3-0 start to the season since 2002, and is leading the league in passing yards (1,203). He also has a 6:2 touchdown-interception ratio in the month of September, with all six of touchdowns being caught by a different receiver.
Stat line: Completed 88-of-136 passes for 1,203 yards (64.7 percent) with six touchdowns against two interceptions for a passer rating of 101.4.
- Became only the fourth player with at least 1,200 passing yards through his team's first three games of a season in NFL history, joining Ryan Fitzpatrick (2018), Kurt Warner (2000) and Tom Brady (2011).
- Became just the fifth quarterback since the merger to win the first three games of a season while passing for at least 300 yards and two TDs, joining Josh Allen (2020), Patrick Mahomes (2019), Peyton Manning (2013) and Steve Young (1998).
- Dating back to Week 16 of the 2020 season, has recorded at least 325 passing yards in five consecutive games, trailing only Rich Gannon (six games in 2002) for most consecutive games with at least 325 passing yards in NFL history.
- Is the only quarterback in the NFL this season to pass for at least 300 yards in all three contests during the month of September.
- His 88 passing completions are tied for first in the AFC during the month of September.
- His 8.85 avg. yards per attempt ranks second in the AFC during the month of September.
- His 52 first down completions rank tied for first in the AFC during the month of September.
- His 11 completions on passes of 25-plus yards downfield rank first in the AFC during the month of September.
View director of photography Michael Clemens' top picks of black and white photos from the Raiders' Week 3 victory against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
The locker room prior to the Las Vegas Raiders' arrival for their regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Quinton Jefferson's (77) pads in the locker room prior to the Las Vegas Raiders' arrival for their regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
A Las Vegas Raiders helmet in the locker room prior to the Las Vegas Raiders' arrival for their regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Carl Nassib's (94) pads in the locker room prior to the Las Vegas Raiders' arrival for their regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
Las Vegas Raiders' towels on the seats around Allegiant Stadium before the regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
Las Vegas Raiders guard Jordan Simmons (60) arrives to the regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Zay Jones (7) arrives to the regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) arrives to the regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
Las Vegas Raiders signage around Allegiant Stadium before the regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Casey Hayward Jr. (29) warming up before the regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
Las Vegas Raiders Owner Mark Davis signs autographs in the tunnel before the regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Darius Philon (96) signs autographs for fans before the regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) walks down the tunnel before the regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
Las Vegas Raiders fullback Alec Ingold (45) walks down the tunnel before the regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) walks down the tunnel before the regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Trayvon Mullen Jr. (27) walks down the tunnel before the regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Johnathan Abram (24) walks down the tunnel before the regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) warming up before the regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Darius Philon (96) warming up before the regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
Raiderette Nicola on the sidelines before the regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) before the regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) heads back to the locker room after warming up on the field before the regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
The Las Vegas Raiders wait to be introduced onto the field before the regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
The Las Vegas Raiders wait to be introduced onto the field before the regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Johnathan Abram (24) is introduced onto the field before the regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) is introduced onto the field before the regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Bryan Edwards (89) celebrates during the regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
The sun shines through the roof of Allegiant Stadium during the Las Vegas Raiders' regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
Las Vegas Raiders fullback Alec Ingold (45) in a huddle during the regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
The Las Vegas Raiders defense huddles during the regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Solomon Thomas (92) during the regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker K.J. Wright (34) during the regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Yannick Ngakoue (91) lines up before the snap during the regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
Las Vegas Raiders legend and Hall of Famer, Tom Flores, is presented with the Ring of Excellence during halftime at the Raiders' regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
Las Vegas Raiders alumnus, Jim Plunkett, during the halftime presentation of Tom Flores' Ring of Excellence at the Raiders' regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Carl Nassib (94) on the sidelines during the Las Vegas Raiders regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
Las Vegas Raiders assistant head coach and special teams coordinator Rich Bisaccia on the sidelines during the Las Vegas Raiders regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
Las Vegas Raiders signage around Allegiant Stadium during the regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
