DC is dealing early
Derek Carr was masterful on the first drive of the game, which resulted in seven for the Silver and Black.
The offense is clicking through the air against the stout Browns defense, and Carr came out the gate playing aggressive football with a perfect drive. The quarterback completed 7-of-7 passes, threw 77 yards and ended it with a precise fade in the end zone to Bryan Edwards.
In the first half, Carr went 13-of-18 and threw for a total 108 yards.
Abram is rockin' 'n rollin' in Cleveland
Strong safety Johnathan Abram is playing like his hair is on fire.
The third-year player has excelled in coverage and against the run so far against the Browns. What's been even more impressive is how he and the defense have been holding their own against two-time Pro Bowler Nick Chubb, who only has 14 rushing yards through the first half.
Abram leads the team in total tackles (seven) in the first two quarters.
Defense making it tough for Mullens and Co.
The Cleveland Browns had to call on their third-string quarterback Nick Mullens for Monday's game amid a COVID-19 outbreak, and while he hasn't had a bad game by any stretch, the Raiders defense has done a great job of containing him and Pro Bowl RB Nick Chubb.
In the first half, Mullens mustered only 72 yards, and the Browns offense has been shut out. Raiders CB Brandon Facyson has racked up three pass deflections on Mullens as well.
View photos from the Raiders' Week 15 matchup against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Yannick Ngakoue (91) during the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Johnathan Abram (24) during the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) and safety Johnathan Abram (24) during the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Solomon Thomas (92) during the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders center Andre James (68), quarterback Derek Carr (4) and guard John Simpson (76) during the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) during the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Foster Moreau (87) during the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Zay Jones (7) during the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle Kolton Miller (74) during the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Bryan Edwards (89) makes a 5-yard touchdown catch during the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Bryan Edwards (89) celebrates after making a 5-yard touchdown catch during the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Bryan Edwards (89) celebrates with wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) after making a 5-yard touchdown catch during the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) lines up to kick a PAT during the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker K.J. Wright (34) during the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Marquel Lee (55) during the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker K.J. Wright (34) and safety Johnathan Abram (24) during the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Darius Philon (96) during the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver DeSean Jackson (1) during the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Zay Jones (7) during the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Foster Moreau (87) during the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) and linebacker Marquel Lee (55) during the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Quinton Jefferson (77) and defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins (90) during the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Peyton Barber (31) during the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) during the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Brandon Facyson (35) and linebacker K.J. Wright (34) during the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Keisean Nixon (22) during the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Solomon Thomas (92) during the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) during the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders guard/tackle Alex Leatherwood (70), quarterback Derek Carr (4), center Andre James (68) and guard John Simpson (76) during the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) during the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Peyton Barber (31) during the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Bryan Edwards (89) during the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) during the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Yannick Ngakoue (91) during the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Johnathan Abram (24) during the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker K.J. Wright (34) and cornerback Keisean Nixon (22) during the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Tre'von Moehrig (25) during the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) on the sidelines during the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Solomon Thomas (92) on the sidelines during the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) on the sidelines during the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Carl Nassib (94) during the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Marquel Lee (55) during the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Johnathan Abram (24) during the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Malcolm Koonce (51) during the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Foster Moreau (87) during the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Tre'von Moehrig (25) during the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Foster Moreau (87) during the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) kicks a 40-yard field goal during the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Zay Jones (7) during the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Yannick Ngakoue (91) during the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Jalen Richard (30) during the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins (90) during the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Zay Jones (7) during the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) kicks a game-winning 48-yard field goal during the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) celebrates after kicking a game-winning 48-yard field goal during the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
