Silver And Black Pride
The Las Vegas Raiders lost 22-19 to the San Francisco 49ers on a 59-yard field goal by Jake Moody as time expired Saturday afternoon at Allegiant Stadium on Saturday. The Raiders are 0-1-1.
Here are some highlights from the game:
The 49ers’ offense had the ball to start the game and some starters, including quarterback Brock Purdy, took the field against most of the Raiders’ starting defense (Las Vegas starters played extensively for the second game). In front of many 49ers’ fans, Purdy completed five of seven passes on the drive with three completely going to wide receiver Ricky Pearsall and Purdy converted a first down on third and 18. Eric Stokes and Kyu Blu Kelly were the Raiders’ starting cornerbacks in the game. Kelly took the place of rookie Darien Porter, who started last week. It was Purdy’s only drive of the game. Porter played on the Raiders’ second defensive drive.
New defensive tackle Thomas Booker started in place of rookie J.J. Pegues. Raiders coach Pete Carroll said this week Booker has a chance to start. Third-year backup defensive end Tyree Wilson was active in first quarter. Pegues was hurt in the fourth quarter and he jogged off the field.
The Raiders did tackle well on two run attempts on the drive and defensive end Maxx Crosby made a terrific run stop. The 49ers kicked a field goal on the drive. Defensive tackle Adam Butler played defensive end to open the game.
The Raiders tied the game after their first drive on a Daniel Carlson field goal. After running back Sincere McCormick returned the kickoff, the big play of the drive came on the first play when quarterback Geno Smith hit star tight end Brock Bowers for a 28-yard reception into 49ers’ territory.
Smith missed rookie Dont’a Thornton twice on the series. Rookie running Ashton Jeanty was hit hard on a reception and seemed to be favoring his shoulder a bit. Jeanty also two carries for 13 yards on the series after having minus-one yard on three carries last week at Seattle. Jenaty finished with seven carries for 33 yards and one touchdown. He also caught one pass for two yards. It was a nice day for the youngster. He also received better blocking as the Raiders’ offensive line had a better day against the 49ers’ backups than Seattle’s backups.
The Raiders’ first unit defense took advantage of the 49ers’ backups when safety Jeremy Chinn intercepted backup Mac Jones.
Jeanty spent some time in the blue tent but did play on the second series. He had nice run for a first down. Jeanty had better success in this game and seemed to have better blocking.
Smith, who had a nice day against the 49ers in a joint practice Thursday, threw some lasers Saturday, including one to tight end Michael Mayer near the goal line on the Raiders’ second drive. Jeanty converted a short touchdown to make it a 10-3 game, turning Chinn’s turnover into points.
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