Tan cerca, pero al mismo tiempo tan lejos. Los Raiders tomaron ventajas de un punto sobre el final del tercer cuarto y temprano en el último parcial, aunque no encontraron la manera de conservarlas y terminaron sucumbiendo 25-20 ante los Potros de Indianápolis.
"Es como un disco rayado", dijo el entrenador en jefe Josh McDaniels al perder por sexta vez un partido por una posesión esta temporada. "Agradezco la pelea del equipo. Vamos a tener que aprender cómo tomar algunas de estas derrotas cerradas y hacer jugadas a lo largo del partido, porque no solo depende de la última serie para encontrar la manera de ganar. Solo conozco una manera de hacerlo: trabajando e intentar mejorar y hacer progreso".
La ofensiva de los Malosos tuvo un inicio lento al ser sacados del campo en "tres y fuera" en sus primeras tres series ofensivas, otorgándole el ovoide al ataque de Indianápolis y fue algo que los visitantes aprovecharon para irse al frente 10-0 con un acarreo anotador de Matt Ryan, además de un gol de campo de Chase McLaughlin. La siguiente vez que tuvieron el ovoide, Las Vegas se lo entregó a los Potros al no convertir en una cuarta y dos en la yarda 44 de sus rivales.
En este punto, la defensa necesitaba encontrar la manera de encontrar una jugada que le cambiará el rostro partido, y lo hicieron. Amik Robertson forzó un balón suelto de Keke Coutee, que fue recuperado por Jayon Brown. Esa pérdida de balón fue capitalizada por Derek Carr, al avanzar el ovoide 79 yardas en 12 jugadas para conseguir sus primeros puntos en el partido con una pase completo a Foster Moreau en las diagonales. Los Raiders se fueron al descanso de medio tiempo abajo en el marcador 13-7.
La defensa siguió haciendo jugadas benéficas, ya que Maxx Crosby cortó su racha de tres juegos sin una captura de mariscal de campo al derribar a Matt Ryan en tercera oportunidad, obteniendo su séptimo sack del 2022. Esa parada sacó a los Potros de la zona roja y los puso en la yarda 30, de donde McLaughlin erró su patada para mantener el juego con una diferencia de una posesión.
Ambos conjuntos se fueron con su "28", Josh Jacobs y Jonathan Taylor. Con Las Vegas poniéndose al frente 14-13 con un acarreo anotador de Jacobs y los Potros recuperando la ventaja 19-14 con una corrida de 66 yardas de Taylor.
Davante Adams siguió haciendo jugadas importantes en momentos claves. Por quinta vez en nueve juegos con los Raiders, superó las 100 yardas de producción aérea al terminar con 9 recepciones para 126 yardas y una anotación. Ese touchdown fue uno de 48 yardas en tercera y 10, dándole a los Malosos la que terminó siendo la última ocasión que estuvieron arriba en la pizarra.
La defensa no pudo aprovechar el haber hecho una jugada que pudo haber sellado el partido para los Raiders. Sam Webb provocó un balón suelto con menos de 6 minutos restantes en el partido, el ovoide fue recuperado por Darien Butler que lo acabó dejando ir al intentar correr con el balón y fue tomado de regreso por Indianápolis. En la siguiente jugada anotaron un touchdown de 35 yardas con una recepción de Parris Campbell.
Las Vegas buscó tomar la ventaja de nueva cuenta, metiéndose a la zona roja en el minuto final del encuentro, pero el pase de Derek Carr a Davante Adams en cuarta oportunidad desde la yarda 16 de Indianápolis fue defendido por Stephon Gilmore para dejar el marcador final en 25-20.
Tan cerca, pero al mismo tiempo tan lejos. Otra derrota por un touchdown o menos, donde el equipo tuvo el balón en los minutos finales en cada una de ellas ya sea para tomar la ventaja o empatar el marcador.
"Todos tomamos responsabilidad por esto. En la NFL hay juegos de una posesión todo el tiempo y necesitamos aprender cómo cerrarlos", declaró el mariscal de campo Derek Carr. "Llevamos seis de ellos esta temporada, si cambias el resultado de ellos y en estos momentos todos nos sentimos bien, pero ese no es el caso. Yo voy a continuar yendo a trabajar, seré entrenado por Josh y seguirá siendo duro conmigo como siempre lo es y estoy agradecido por ello, seguiremos yendo hacia adelante. Si todos mis compañeros tienen esa mentalidad, ahí es donde mejoramos"
La marca de los Raiders bajó a 2-7 tras las primeras 10 semanas de la temporada y ahora tendrán otra seguidilla de dos juegos como visitantes, ya que enfrentarán a los Broncos (3-6) en Denver el 20 de Noviembre y posteriormente a los Halcones Marinos (6-4) en Seattle el 27 de Noviembre.
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Las Vegas Raiders running back Ameer Abdullah (22) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Chandler Jones (55) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Chandler Jones (55) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Rock Ya-Sin (26) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Tre'von Moehrig (25) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Matthias Farley (41) on the sidelines during the Las Vegas Raiders regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders fullback Jakob Johnson (45), running back Ameer Abdullah (22) and linebacker Luke Masterson (59) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders fullback Jakob Johnson (45), running back Ameer Abdullah (22) and linebacker Luke Masterson (59) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Tre'von Moehrig (25) and defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Brandon Bolden (34) on the bench during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Chandler Jones (55), linebacker Luke Masterson (59) and safety Tre'von Moehrig (25) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Luke Masterson (59) and defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) and linebacker Jayon Brown (50) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Andrew Billings (97) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders fullback Jakob Johnson (45) and running back Zamir White (35) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) and running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole (6) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ameer Abdullah (22), safety Matthias Farley (41) and linebacker Curtis Bolton (36) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Curtis Bolton (36) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Kendal Vickers (95) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Sam Webb (27) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Jayon Brown (50) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Andrew Billings (97) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Jayon Brown (50) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Sam Webb (27) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Tashawn Bower (96) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White (35) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
The Las Vegas Raiders offense huddles during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Foster Moreau (87) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Foster Moreau (87) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Foster Moreau (87) makes a catch for a 4-yard touchdown during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Foster Moreau (87) makes a catch for a 4-yard touchdown during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Foster Moreau (87) makes a catch for a 4-yard touchdown during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Foster Moreau (87) after making a catch for a 4-yard touchdown during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) kicks a PAT during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) is congratulated by teammates after kicking a PAT during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Chandler Jones (55) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) on the bench during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Foster Moreau (87) on the bench during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Amik Robertson (21) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Amik Robertson (21) and linebacker Luke Masterson (59) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders long snapper Trent Sieg (47) on the bench during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Brandon Bolden (34) and running back Josh Jacobs (28) on the sidelines during the Las Vegas Raiders regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Chandler Jones (55) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Amik Robertson (21) and defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Bilal Nichols (91) and defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders center Andre James (68) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Mack Hollins (10) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Foster Moreau (87) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ameer Abdullah (22) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) rushes for a 1-yard touchdown during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) rushes for a 1-yard touchdown during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) rushes for a 1-yard touchdown during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) is congratulated by tight end Jesper Horsted (80) after rushing for a 1-yard touchdown during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) is congratulated by offensive lineman Jermaine Eluemunor (72) after rushing for a 1-yard touchdown during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Curtis Bolton (36) and running back Brittain Brown (38) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Tre'von Moehrig (25) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ameer Abdullah (22) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Foster Moreau (87) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Mack Hollins (10) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ameer Abdullah (22) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ameer Abdullah (22) and punter AJ Cole (6) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Kyle Peko (93) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) makes a catch for a 48-yard touchdown during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) runs after making a catch for a 48-yard touchdown during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) dives into the end zone on a 48-yard touchdown catch during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) dives into the end zone on a 48-yard touchdown catch during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) is congratulated by center Andre James (68) after making a catch for a 48-yard touchdown during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) after making a catch for a 48-yard touchdown during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) is congratulated by wide receiver Mack Hollins (10) after making a catch for a 48-yard touchdown during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) is congratulated by tight end Foster Moreau (87) after making a catch for a 48-yard touchdown during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Rock Ya-Sin (26) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Kyle Peko (93) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Bilal Nichols (91) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Sam Webb (27) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Sam Webb (27) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Sam Webb (27) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Jayon Brown (50) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
