Raiders Cling To Playoff Hopes With 17-13 Win Over Denver
Dec 26, 2021, 5:39 PM
Josh Jacobs #28 of the Las Vegas Raiders runs with the ball against the Denver Broncos in the first quarter at Allegiant Stadium on December 26, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
(Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Josh Jacobs rushed for 129 yards and the Las Vegas Raiders came from behind to defeat the Denver Broncos 17-13 on Sunday.
With the win the Raiders (8-7) stayed relevant in the AFC playoff picture while the Broncos (7-8) damaged their chances severely with their third loss in four games.
This one feels good.#RaidersWin #RaidersWin #RaidersWin #RaidersWin pic.twitter.com/YbXKjD2gD2
— Las Vegas Raiders (@Raiders) December 26, 2021
Las Vegas quarterback Derek Carr completed 20 of 25 pass attempts for 201 yards with one touchdown and an interception.
Carr completed at least one pass to all seven of his targets, led by Zay Jones, who had six receptions for 50 yards.
FINAL: @Raiders win to keep their playoff hopes alive! #RaiderNation #DENvsLV pic.twitter.com/UWjLTJxUil
— NFL (@NFL) December 27, 2021
Hunter Renfrow had three catches for 40 yards and one touchdown, while Foster Moreau and DeSean Jackson each had four receptions.
