Los Raiders regresaron a casa, con la Nación Raider apoyándolos de gran manera en su juego inaugural como locales de la temporada 2022 ante los Cardenales de Arizona, donde fue un partido de altibajos para el conjunto negro y plata.
El equipo tuvo una primera mitad de ensueño, abriendo el partido con una serie anotadora donde Derek Carr encontró a Davante Adams en las diagonales para abrir el marcador. Las Vegas acabó yéndose al medio tiempo arriba 20-0 al sumar dos goles de campo de Daniel Carlson y una recepción anotadora de Darren Waller.
La defensa solo permitió 86 yardas en la primera mitad, blanqueando a sus rivales en cuanto a puntos se refiere. Maxx Crosby consiguió la primera captura de mariscal de campo para los Raiders en el 2022 y Amik Robertson la primera pérdida de balón generada por la defensiva este año por medio de la primera intercepción en su carrera como profesional.
Tanto la ofensiva, como la defensiva de los Malosos brindaron un gran espectáculo para los 61,707 aficionados presentes en el Estadio Allegiant en la primera mitad, pero en la segunda mitad el equipo no pudo producir igual en ambos lados del balón.
Arizona logró acortar distancias, entrando al último cuarto abajo 23-7 y en él los Raiders los detuvieron en cuarta oportunidad para recuperar el ovoide con una pérdida de balón en downs con 12:37 restantes en la regulación del juego. Pero no pudieron capitalizarla porque tuvieron 3 pases incompletos de manera consecutiva, por lo que no avanzaron el ovoide y solo le quitaron 24 segundos al reloj en esa serie.
Los Cardenales dominaron el tiempo de juego en la segunda mitad, sumando dos series anotadoras en el último cuarto que culminaron con touchdowns y conversiones de dos puntos para empatar el juego sin tiempo restante en el último cuarto, obligando a que se requiriera de la prórroga para definir al ganador de este partido. Arizona ganó el volado, arrancando el periodo adicional con su ofensiva en el campo y la defensa de los Malosos logró detenerlos en cuarta y una para entregarle el ovoide a su ofensiva.
Pero la primera y única pérdida de balón del encuentro para Las Vegas les acabó costando la oportunidad de ganar el partido. Hunter Renfrow soltó el ovoide en la yarda 39 de Arizona, con Byron Murphy Jr. llevando el ovoide a las diagonales para sellar la victoria de los Cardenales 29-23.
Una derrota dificil para el conjunto negro y plata, que arrancó la temporada con marca de 0-2 por primera vez desde el 2018 . "Tenemos muchas cosas que aprender de esto, pero será importante para nosotros el saber aprender y ganar al mismo tiempo", declaró el entrenador en jefe Josh McDaniels. "Necesitas aprender a manejar el éxito en la primera mitad o el fracaso si estás en el otro lado de la moneda viniendo de atrás y todo comienza conmigo. Tengo que hacer un mejor trabajo preparando a nuestro equipo sabiendo manejar el tener la ventaja, de la misma manera que lo hicimos la semana pasada (ante los Cargadores) cuando tuvimos un déficit en el marcador."
Ahora viene un reto mayúsculo al tener dos de sus siguientes tres duelos en patio ajeno contra los equipos que terminaron con las mejores marcas en la conferencia americana durante la campaña 2022: el próximo domingo visitan a Tennessee y posteriormente el lunes 10 de octubre se enfrentarán a los Jefes en Kansas City. Entre esos dos partidos tendrán un duelo divisional en el Estadio Allegiant ante los Broncos de Denver. Para irse a la semana de descanso con récord ganador tendrán que ganar sus siguientes tres partidos.
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Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season home game against the Arizona Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Mack Hollins (10) during the regular season home game against the Arizona Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Mack Hollins (10) during the regular season home game against the Arizona Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season home game against the Arizona Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season home game against the Arizona Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders guard Dylan Parham (66) during the regular season home game against the Arizona Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season home game against the Arizona Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Mack Hollins (10) during the regular season home game against the Arizona Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Mack Hollins (10) during the regular season home game against the Arizona Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Mack Hollins (10) during the regular season home game against the Arizona Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) celebrates after making a 1-yard touchdown catch during the regular season home game against the Arizona Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) during the regular season home game against the Arizona Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) during the regular season home game against the Arizona Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Chandler Jones (55) during the regular season home game against the Arizona Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) sacks the quarterback during the regular season home game against the Arizona Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) sacks the quarterback during the regular season home game against the Arizona Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Mack Hollins (10) during the regular season home game against the Arizona Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium.
The Las Vegas Raiders offense huddle during the regular season home game against the Arizona Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium.
The Las Vegas Raiders offense lines up before the snap during the regular season home game against the Arizona Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season home game against the Arizona Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) makes a 1-yard touchdown catch during the regular season home game against the Arizona Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) celebrates making a 1-yard touchdown catch during the regular season home game against the Arizona Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) celebrates with teammates after making a 1-yard touchdown catch during the regular season home game against the Arizona Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) celebrates with defensive end Chandler Jones (55) after sacking the quarterback during the regular season home game against the Arizona Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) celebrates after sacking the quarterback during the regular season home game against the Arizona Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season home game against the Arizona Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Foster Moreau (87) during the regular season home game against the Arizona Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season home game against the Arizona Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) kicks a field goal during the regular season home game against the Arizona Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) celebrates during the regular season home game against the Arizona Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Foster Moreau (87) during the regular season home game against the Arizona Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle Thayer Munford Jr. (77), quarterback Derek Carr (4) and kicker Daniel Carlson (2) during the regular season home game against the Arizona Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Luke Masterson (59), safety Isaiah Pola-Mao (20) and defensive end Clelin Ferrell (99) during the regular season home game against the Arizona Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Divine Deablo (5) during the regular season home game against the Arizona Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Jayon Brown (50) during the regular season home game against the Arizona Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98), safety Johnathan Abram (24) and linebacker Jayon Brown (50) during the regular season home game against the Arizona Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Johnathan Abram (24) during the regular season home game against the Arizona Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Chandler Jones (55) during the regular season home game against the Arizona Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Amik Robertson (21) during the regular season home game against the Arizona Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season home game against the Arizona Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) during the regular season home game against the Arizona Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) during the regular season home game against the Arizona Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) during the regular season home game against the Arizona Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) during the regular season home game against the Arizona Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Rock Ya-Sin (26) during the regular season home game against the Arizona Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season home game against the Arizona Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Amik Robertson (21) intercepts a pass during the regular season home game against the Arizona Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Amik Robertson (21) celebrates after intercepting a pass during the regular season home game against the Arizona Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Jayon Brown (50) during the regular season home game against the Arizona Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Amik Robertson (21) during the regular season home game against the Arizona Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season home game against the Arizona Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season home game against the Arizona Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Foster Moreau (87) during the regular season home game against the Arizona Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Mack Hollins (10) during the regular season home game against the Arizona Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ameer Abdullah (22) during the regular season home game against the Arizona Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season home game against the Arizona Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season home game against the Arizona Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) during the regular season home game against the Arizona Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) during the regular season home game against the Arizona Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) lines up to kick a 55-yard field goal during the regular season home game against the Arizona Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) kicks a 55-yard field goal during the regular season home game against the Arizona Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Amik Robertson (21) during the regular season home game against the Arizona Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Johnathan Abram (24) during the regular season home game against the Arizona Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) on the sidelines during the Las Vegas Raiders regular season home game against the Arizona Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Isaiah Pola-Mao (20) on the sidelines during the Las Vegas Raiders regular season home game against the Arizona Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) during the regular season home game against the Arizona Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Jayon Brown (50) during the regular season home game against the Arizona Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season home game against the Arizona Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Amik Robertson (21) during the regular season home game against the Arizona Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Amik Robertson (21) during the regular season home game against the Arizona Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season home game against the Arizona Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season home game against the Arizona Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins (90) and defensive end Kendal Vickers (95) during the regular season home game against the Arizona Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins (90) during the regular season home game against the Arizona Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium.
The Las Vegas Raiders defense huddle during the regular season home game against the Arizona Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season home game against the Arizona Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Matthias Farley (41) during the regular season home game against the Arizona Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) hands the ball off to running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season home game against the Arizona Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season home game against the Arizona Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White (35) during the regular season home game against the Arizona Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White (35) during the regular season home game against the Arizona Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season home game against the Arizona Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) during the regular season home game against the Arizona Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Mack Hollins (10) during the regular season home game against the Arizona Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season home game against the Arizona Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) kicks a 25-yard field goal during the regular season home game against the Arizona Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole (6) during the regular season home game against the Arizona Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Rock Ya-Sin (26) during the regular season home game against the Arizona Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins (90) during the regular season home game against the Arizona Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Rock Ya-Sin (26) during the regular season home game against the Arizona Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Chandler Jones (55) during the regular season home game against the Arizona Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Andrew Billings (97) during the regular season home game against the Arizona Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season home game against the Arizona Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Amik Robertson (21) during the regular season home game against the Arizona Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Jayon Brown (50) during the regular season home game against the Arizona Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season home game against the Arizona Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season home game against the Arizona Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season home game against the Arizona Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season home game against the Arizona Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Foster Moreau (87) on the bench during the regular season home game against the Arizona Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle Jackson Barton (78) on the sidelines during the Las Vegas Raiders regular season home game against the Arizona Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Andrew Billings (97) and defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season home game against the Arizona Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins (90) during the regular season home game against the Arizona Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) during the regular season home game against the Arizona Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Jayon Brown (50) and cornerback Rock Ya-Sin (26) during the regular season home game against the Arizona Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season home game against the Arizona Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Andrew Billings (97) during the regular season home game against the Arizona Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Roderic Teamer (33) during the regular season home game against the Arizona Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) hands the ball off to running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season home game against the Arizona Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season home game against the Arizona Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season home game against the Arizona Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) during the regular season home game against the Arizona Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Amik Robertson (21) during the regular season home game against the Arizona Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Amik Robertson (21) celebrates after making a tackle during the regular season home game against the Arizona Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Jayon Brown (50) during the regular season home game against the Arizona Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) celebrates during the regular season home game against the Arizona Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Chandler Jones (55) and defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) celebrate during the regular season home game against the Arizona Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Roderic Teamer (33) during the regular season home game against the Arizona Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season home game against the Arizona Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Johnathan Abram (24) during the regular season home game against the Arizona Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Johnathan Abram (24) during the regular season home game against the Arizona Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Johnathan Abram (24) during the regular season home game against the Arizona Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Roderic Teamer (33) during the regular season home game against the Arizona Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) during the regular season home game against the Arizona Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Duron Harmon (30) during the regular season home game against the Arizona Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium.
