La seguidilla de tres triunfos de los Raiders ha quedado en el pasado, con los Malosos cayendo en Los Angeles 17-16 ante los Rams en partido donde Las Vegas tuvo la ventaja en el marcador por 54 minutos con 3 segundos.
"No lo veo como un paso hacia atrás, la realidad es que no cerramos el partido", dijo el entrenador en jefe Josh McDaniels tras la derrota. "Pensé que estábamos listos para jugar y que competimos. Tuvimos un inicio decente, pero no capitalizamos. La conclusión final es que hasta que averigüemos cómo dejar de perder partidos con errores que cometemos, será muy difícil ganar. No puedes ganar hasta que dejes de perder. Castigos, pérdidas de balon, cosas asi que contribuyen a ello. Hablamos mucho al respecto, tenemos que hacer una mejor labor entrenándolo para que podamos jugar mejor".
El conjunto negro y plata abrió el partido anotando un touchdown en su primera serie ofensiva, apenas la segunda vez que lo han hecho en la temporada 2022 (vs. Arizona en la semana 2). Recorrieron 75 yardas en 12 jugadas para culminar con el décimo primer acarreo anotador de Josh Jacobs de la presente campaña, poniéndose al frente en el marcador 7-0.
Lamentablemente esa fue la única ocasión en el partido que los Raiders pudieron capitalizar en la zona roja, ya que la defensa de los Rams no permitieron que se metieran a las diagonales en las siguientes tres (dos goles de campo y una intercepción). Los Ángeles entró al partido como la segunda mejor defensa de zona roja en toda la NFL, recibiendo touchdowns en solo el 43.2% de los viajes de sus rivales dentro de la 20.
Tras anotar 13 puntos en sus primeras tres posesiones, los Raiders solo lograron poner 3 puntos más en el marcador en sus últimas seis series del partido. En gran parte del juego, los Malosos tuvieron una ventaja de dobles dígitos porque su defensa se fajó de gran forma, limitando a los Rams a solo 138 yardas y 3 puntos en sus primeras 7 posesiones. Incluyendo cuatro capturas de mariscal de campo, además de un balón suelto forzado y recuperado por Chandler Jones.
Pero la unidad dirigida por Patrick Graham no pudo limitarlos toda la noche y en el último cuarto, Baker Mayfield explotó ofensivamente para comandar a Los Angeles a dos series que terminaron en anotaciones para darle la vuelta al marcador y romperle el corazon a la Nacion Raider con otra derrota donde el equipo negro y plata dejó ir una ventaja de al menos 13 puntos por cuarta vez esta campaña.
"Son 60 minutos y todos apuntan a la última jugada, las últimas cuatro jugadas o la última serie, pero hay jugadas en cada cuarto que nos pudieron ayudar en extender la ventaja", apuntó McDaniels. "Estas son lecciones difíciles de aprender. Hay muchas cosas a las que podemos apuntar que nos podrían haber ayudado a cerrar el partido."
El dispararse en el pie parecía haber quedado en el pasado tras las tres victorias consecutivas de los Raiders, pero después de esta derrota es evidente que aún hay lecciones por impartir por parte del staff de coacheo y por aprender por parte de los jugadores.
Quedan cuatro partidos en la temporada 2022 y para evitar tener una marca perdedora por primera vez desde el 2019, los Malosos deberán ganar el resto de su duelos este año.
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Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders guard Dylan Parham (66) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ameer Abdullah (22) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White (35) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ameer Abdullah (22) rushes for a 1-yard touchdown during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Matthias Farley (41) and running back Brittain Brown (38) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Denzel Perryman (52) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Clelin Ferrell (99) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Tre'von Moehrig (25) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman Jerry Tillery (90) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Clelin Ferrell (99) and defensive lineman Jerry Tillery (90) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) and safety Duron Harmon (30) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Mack Hollins (10) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Mack Hollins (10) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle Kolton Miller (74) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders fullback Jakob Johnson (45) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders fullback Jakob Johnson (45) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole (6) and quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Duron Harmon (30) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Mack Hollins (10) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Mack Hollins (10) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver DJ Turner (19) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) is congratulated by teammates after kicking a 31-yard field goal during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) is congratulated by quarterback Derek Carr (4) after kicking a 31-yard field goal during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Bilal Nichols (91), defensive end Chandler Jones (55) and defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Tre'von Moehrig (25) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Tre'von Moehrig (25) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Sidney Jones IV (31) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Sam Webb (27) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Chandler Jones (55) celebrates after recovering a fumble during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders guard John Simpson (76) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman Jerry Tillery (90) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Mack Hollins (10) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Sam Webb (27) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Chandler Jones (55) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders fullback Jakob Johnson (45) on the sidelines during the Las Vegas Raiders regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders offensive lineman Jermaine Eluemunor (72) on the sidelines during the Las Vegas Raiders regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Bilal Nichols (91) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Bilal Nichols (91) and defensive end Clelin Ferrell (99) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Matthias Farley (41) and safety Tre'von Moehrig (25) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Denzel Perryman (52) and cornerback Tyler Hall (37) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Matthew Butler (94) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Sam Webb (27) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Roderic Teamer (33) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman Neil Farrell Jr. (92) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman Jerry Tillery (90) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Denzel Perryman (52) and safety Isaiah Pola-Mao (20) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Isaiah Pola-Mao (20) and safety Roderic Teamer (33) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Duron Harmon (30) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman Jerry Tillery (90) and defensive end Clelin Ferrell (99) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders Head Coach Josh McDaniels on the sidelines during the Las Vegas Raiders regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) lines up to kick a 36-yard field goal during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) and tight end Foster Moreau (87) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Kyle Peko (93) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Chandler Jones (55) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Denzel Perryman (52) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Luke Masterson (59) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Jacob Hollister (88), running back Ameer Abdullah (22), long snapper Trent Sieg (47) and wide receiver Mack Hollins (10) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole (6) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman Jerry Tillery (90) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) and defensive end Chandler Jones (55) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
