Latavius Murray’s first Sunday afternoon stroll was a long one.
The third-year Raiders running back broke right from the handoff, with Mychal Rivera sealing a lane, Austin Howard leading the way and Michael Crabtree deterring opposition downfield.
Murray’s teammates gave him space, but he had to use it well. No. 28 stayed patient for a beat, then found top gear heading down the sideline. Full speed didn’t prevent a juke or two as he stayed upright, drove for extra mileage and stepped out of bounds with a 26-yard gain.
Not a bad start against the NFL’s best run defense.