The Oakland Raiders will hit the road in Week 3 to face the NFC North's Minnesota Vikings. The club leaves the Bay Area following a two-game homestand against AFC West opponents. The Raiders currently hold a 9-5 lead in the all-time regular season series against the Vikings, with each team winning two games apiece over their last four matchups. Kickoff is set for 10:00 a.m. PT this Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium, as the team begins their 49-day stretch away from the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum and the first of four contests against the NFC North this season.
The Raiders fell to the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 2 by a score of 10-28 after jumping out to an early 10-point lead. Not lost in the defeat was QB Derek Carr surpassing Hall of Fame QB Ken Stabler for most passing yards in franchise history, as Carr threw for 198 on the day and stands at 19,196 for his career through his first 80 contests. WR Tyrell Williams added his second receiving TD of the season, finishing with five receptions for 46 yards. TE Dar- ren Waller led the team in receptions for the second consecutive week while also pacing the team with 63 receiving yards, becoming just the third Raiders tight end since 1986 (Todd Christensen - 1986, Brandon Myers - 2012) to record at least 50 receiving yards in each of the first two weeks of a season. On defense, DE Benson Mayowa tallied 1.5 sacks and another forced fumble. Mayowa became the first Raiders player to record at least one sack and one forced fumble in each of the first two games of the season since sacks became an official statistic in 1982, while also becoming just the seventh defensive player league wide to do so since 2010.
| The Setting | |
|---|---|
| Date: | Sunday, September 22, 2019 |
| Kickoff: | 10:00 a.m. PT |
| Site: | U.S. Bank Stadium |
| Capacity/Surface: | 66,860/Fieldturf |
| Regular Season: | Raiders lead, 9-5 |
| Postseason: | Raiders lead, 1-0 (Super Bowl XI) |
In Week 2 of QB Derek Carr's sixth year in the NFL, he cemented himself as the club's all-time passing yards leader with a 16-yard completion to TE Darren Waller in the second quarter, breaking the record held by Hall of Fame QB Ken Stabler since 1979. Carr became just the 15th quarterback in NFL history to surpass 19,000 passing yards in 80 career games or less, as his 19,196 yards rank 12th through a player's first 80 career contests. A look below shows the club's top-5 passing leaders in franchise history.
| Broadcast Information (Television) | |
|---|---|
| Network Provider: | FOX |
| Play-by-play: | Dick Stockton |
| Color Analyst: | Mark Schlereth |
| Sideline: | Jennifer Hale |
| Producer: | Eric Billigmeier |
| Director: | Scott Katz |
Here are some notable connections between the two opponents:
-Raiders running backs coach Kirby Wilson held the same position with the Vikings from 2014-15, helping RB Adrian Peterson capture the NFL rushing title with 1,485 yards in 2015.
-Raiders defensive coordinator Paul Guenther and linebackers coach David Lippincott served on the same staff in Cincinnati under Vikings Head Coach Mike Zimmer from 2008-13.
-Raiders K Daniel Carlson was originally drafted by Minnesota in the fifth round (167th overall) of the 2018 NFL Draft.
-Vikings K Dan Bailey played for the Cowboys under current Raiders assistant head coach/special teams coordinator Rich Bisaccia from 2013-17, helping Bailey connect on 87.4 percent of his FG attempts during that span.
| Broadcast Information (Radio) | |
|---|---|
| Raiders Radio Network | |
| Flagship: | 740 KCBS |
| Play-by-play: | Brent Musburger |
| Color Analyst: | Lincoln Kennedy |
| Sideline: | Chris Townsend |
The Vikings enter Week 3 with a record of 1-1 after defeating the Atlanta Falcons in Week 1 and falling to the Green Bay Packers on the road this past Sunday. Following the Week 3 tilt, the Silver and Black will travel to Indianapolis in Week 4 before making the trip across the pond for a home contest against the Chicago Bears in Week 5. The Vikings will be on the road for two consecutive weeks when they face the Bears in Week 4 followed by a trip to the Big Apple against the New York Giants in Week 5.
Take a look at the top photos from the Raiders' Week 2 matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.
Raiders wide receiver/return specialist Dwayne Harris (17) in the tunnel before the Raiders regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) and quarterback Mike Glennon (7) walk down the tunnel before the Raiders regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) is introduced onto the field before the Raiders regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Raiders Head Coach Jon Gruden is introduced onto the field before the Raiders regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Raiders offensive coordinator Greg Olson, quarterback Mike Glennon (7), and quarterback Derek Carr (4) huddle up before their regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
The Raiders huddle up in the tunnel before the Raiders regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Raiders cornerback Daryl Worley (20) during the Raiders regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Raiders linebacker Tahir Whitehead (59) huddles up the team before their regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Raiders safety Dallin Leavitt (32) heads back to the locker rooms after warming up on the field before the Raiders regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Raiders cornerback Daryl Worley (20) during the Raiders regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
The Raiders special teams during the Raiders regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) makes a pass upfield during the Raiders regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Raiders tight end Derek Carrier (85) makes a catch during the Raiders regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) throws upfield during the Raiders regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) runs upfield during the Raiders regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Raiders wide receiver Tyrell Williams (16) makes a catch during the Raiders regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) throws upfield during the Raiders regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Raiders center Rodney Hudson (61) before a play during the Raiders regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) runs through the Kansas City Chiefs defense during the Raiders regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (8) kicks the football upfield during the Raiders regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Raiders linebacker Marquel Lee (52) pumps up the crowd during the Raiders regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Raiders defensive end Clelin Ferrell (96) during the Raiders regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Raiders safety Lamarcus Joyner (29) looks to make a tackle during the Raiders regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Raiders safety Curtis Riley (35) during the Raiders regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) runs upfield during the Raiders regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) fights through the Kansas City Chiefs defense during the Raiders regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Raiders wide receiver Tyrell Williams (16) makes a catch in the end zone during the Raiders regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Raiders tackle Denzelle Good (71) and wide receiver Tyrell Williams (16) celebrate with fans after scoring a touchdown during the Raiders regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) celebrates after a play during the Raiders regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) and wide receiver/return specialist Dwayne Harris (17) celebrate after a touchdown during the Raiders regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Raiders defensive end Clelin Ferrell (96) during the Raiders regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Raiders cornerback Keisean Nixon (22), cornerback Trayvon Mullen (27), and tight end Derek Carrier (85) celebrate after a play during the Raiders regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Raiders defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins (90) fights through the Kansas City Chiefs defense during the Raiders regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Raiders cornerback Trayvon Mullen (27) celebrates after making a tackle during the Raiders regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Raiders safety Dallin Leavitt (32), tight end Derek Carrier (85), cornerback Trayvon Mullen (27), and cornerback Keisean Nixon (22) celebrate after a play during the Raiders regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Raiders linebacker Tahir Whitehead (59) celebrates after making a tackle during the Raiders regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Raiders defensive backs coach Jim O'Neil greets the defense after a play during the Raiders regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Raiders defensive end Clelin Ferrell (96) and defensive end Arden Key (99) look to make a sack during the Raiders regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Raiders defensive end Benson Mayowa (91), linebacker Nicholas Morrow (50), and cornerback Daryl Worley (20) after a defensive stop during the Raiders regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Raiders linebacker Vontaze Burfict (55) and linebacker Marquel Lee (52) high five in between plays during the Raiders regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Raiders tackle Kolton Miller (74) during the Raiders regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Raiders linebacker Nicholas Morrow (50) makes a tackle during the Raiders regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Raiders safety Lamarcus Joyner (29) makes a tackle during the Raiders regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) makes a tackle during the Raiders regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Raiders defensive end Josh Mauro (97) looks to block a pass during the Raiders regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) runs upfield during the Raiders regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) hands off to running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the Raiders regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) runs upfield during the Raiders regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) runs through the Kansas City Chiefs defense during the Raiders regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) looks for the first down during the Raiders regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Raiders defensive end Josh Mauro (97) pumps up the crowd during the Raiders regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Raiders linebacker Tahir Whitehead (59) directs the defense during the Raiders regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Raiders defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins (90) celebrates during the Raiders regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Raiders safety Curtis Riley (35) looks to make a tackle during the Raiders regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Raiders cornerback Gareon Conley (21) makes a tackle during the Raiders regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Raiders defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins (90) during the Raiders regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Raiders linebacker Tahir Whitehead (59) awaits the snap during the Raiders regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Raiders defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins (90) and linebacker Vontaze Burfict (55) make a tackle during the Raiders regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Raiders linebacker Vontaze Burfict (55) celebrates after making a tackle during the Raiders regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Raiders linebacker Tahir Whitehead (59) celebrates after making a tackle during the Raiders regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Raiders linebacker Tahir Whitehead (59) celebrates after making a tackle during the Raiders regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Raiders Head Coach Jon Gruden during the Raiders regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Raiders cornerback Daryl Worley (20) breaks up a pass during the Raiders regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Raiders cornerback Gareon Conley (21) in between plays during the Raiders regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) on the sidelines during the Raiders regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Raiders wide receiver/return specialist Dwayne Harris (17) returns the football upfield during the Raiders regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) surveys the Kansas City Chiefs defense during the Raiders regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) during the Raiders regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Raiders running back Jalen Richard (30) runs upfield during the Raiders regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Raiders tackle Trent Brown (77) during the Raiders regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Raiders wide receiver Tyrell Williams (16) on the sidelines during the Raiders regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Raiders wide receiver Tyrell Williams (16) runs upfield during the Raiders regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Raiders center Rodney Hudson (61) in between plays during the Raiders regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Raiders running back DeAndré Washington (33) runs upfield during the Raiders regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Raiders safety Dallin Leavitt (32) and linebacker Marquel Lee (52) make a tackle during the Raiders regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Raiders defensive end Benson Mayowa (91) and defensive end Arden Key (99) celebrate after making a sack during the Raiders regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) runs upfield during the Raiders regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) hurdles over the Kansas City Chiefs defense during the Raiders regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) fights through the Kansas City Chiefs defense during the Raiders regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Raiders wide receiver Tyrell Williams (16) blocks for tight end Darren Waller (83) during the Raiders regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Raiders safety Lamarcus Joyner (29) looks to make a tackle during the Raiders regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Raiders defensive end Benson Mayowa (91) makes a sack during the Raiders regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Raiders cornerback Daryl Worley (20) and linebacker Marquel Lee (52) celebrate after recovering a fumble during the Raiders regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Raiders cornerback Gareon Conley (21) and cornerback Daryl Worley (20) celebrate after recovering a fumble during the Raiders regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Raiders defensive end Arden Key (99) during the Raiders regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) runs upfield during the Raiders regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Raiders tight end Derek Carrier (85) runs upfield during the Raiders regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Raiders defensive tackle Maurice Hurst (73) during the Raiders regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) runs for the first down during the Raiders regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Raiders safety Erik Harris (25) makes a tackle during the Raiders regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Raiders Head Coach Jon Gruden with Kansas City Chiefs Head Coach Andy Reid after the Raiders regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Raiders safety Johnathan Abram (24) swaps jerseys with Kansas City Chiefs safety Tyrann Mathieu (32) and defensive tackle Chris Jones (95) after the Raiders regular game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Raiders running back DeAndré Washington (33) with Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) after the Raiders regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Raiders defensive end Clelin Ferrell (96), cornerback Trayvon Mullen (27), and wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) swap jerseys with Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Dorian O'Daniel (44), cornerback Bashaud Breeland (21), and wide receiver Sammy Watkins (14) after the Raiders regular game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Raiders cornerback Keisean Nixon (22) swaps jerseys with Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Rashad Fenton (27) after the Raiders regular game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Raiders cornerback Gareon Conley (21) swaps jerseys with Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Darron Lee (50) after the Raiders regular game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Raiders Head Coach Jon Gruden addresses his players after the Raiders regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
