NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Raiders got shut out in the first half against Detroit. The first play of the third quarter, however, proved the Silver and Black had a pulse.
Quarterback Derek Carr chucked one deep to Seth Roberts for a 43-yard gain, kick starting a touchdown drive that got the Raiders back in the game. Carr found tight end Mychal Rivera streaking through midfield for a 21-yard gain later in that quarter. Sebastian Janikowski ended that effort with a field goal.
Those were the only plays over 20 yards all day. Given the offense’s big-play ability, that counts as a abnormality.