Oakland Raiders vs. Carolina Panthers: Full Report Card Grades for Oakland

November 28, 2016   ·   Maurice Moton   ·   Jump to comments

Just when you thought the Oakland Raiders would trounce the Carolina Panthers with a high-powered offense, disaster struck via injury and a crumbling defense. Yet, the Raiders picked up the pieces for another comeback victory to clinch their first winning season since 2002. 
The Silver and Black overwhelmingly dominated the first half with a fluent passing attack and a stingy defense. Oakland only allowed 12 passing yards through 30 minutes. Panthers quarterback Cam Newton threw more touchdown passes to defensive lineman Khalil Mack than his own receivers. The Raiders edge-rusher returned an interception for a touchdown before halftime, and Oakland led 24-7.
The second half put the team and the fans at the Oakland Coliseum in a somber mood. Quarterback Derek Carr mangled the little finger on his throwing hand while receiving a snap under center; he left the field screaming in pain. The Panthers started their push back into the contest with a touchdown off Carr’s fu...

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