Oakland Raiders vs. Houston Texans Full Report Card Grades for Oakland

January 8, 2017   ·   Maurice Moton   ·   Jump to comments

The Oakland Raiders stumbled into the postseason, and the Houston Texans sent them through the exit on the other side. 
Quarterback Connor Cook drew his first NFL start against the No. 1 defense in yards allowed, which resulted in a poor offensive output for the Raiders. Oakland converted its first third down with 11:51 left in the game.
Unfortunately, the Raiders fell behind early due to a turnover and the Texans starting drives with good field position. Houston defensive lineman Jadeveon Clowney introduced himself to Cook early in the game with a batted pass and an interception. The early deficit forced the rookie passer to throw more than the coaching staff liked to see for a first-time starter. 
The Texans controlled the game throughout and played conservatively to protect a comfortable 13-point lead going into the second half. Oakland’s defense didn’t melt down, but it gave up too many explosive plays to keep Houston below 20 points.
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