Raiders week four report card vs Browns If you had to describe the Raiders 45-42 overtime win over the Browns Gabe Jackson Jersey , roller coaster should come to mind.This game had it all, controversial calls, big plays, lead changes, and overtime.Unlike the previous three games the Raiders did not lead at halftime.The Raiders trailed 28-14 midway through the third quarter and needed some Derek Carr heroics to pull this one off.Grading the teams performance is a challenge in a game like this because although the result was a Raiders win, there are many areas where the Raiders need improvement.Let’s take at the week four Raiders report card.Aerial Attack: A-It’s difficult to be too hard on Derek Carr after this one.Yes, you can question the decision making on both of his interceptions but he showed tremendous heart and a desire to win when his team needed it.Carr finished the game 35 of 58 with 437 yards and four touchdowns.He showed toughness in the overtime period when he took a big hit Cheap Derek Carr Jersey , was slow to get up but stayed in the game and led the Raiders offense down the field to set up the game winning field goal.Carr delivered passes to eight different receivers.Amari Cooper (8-128-1) led the way along with Jared Cook (8-110-2).Ground Game: AMarshawn Lynch takes full responsibility for this grade.The offensive line was not great but Lynch did his part grinding out 130 yards on 20 carries.Lynch’s 130 yards on the ground was his most since 2014.Lynch longest run of the day was a 52 yard gain.He also caught three balls for 27 yards.Offensive Line: B+It was a slow start for the offensive line this week but they showed some toughness and grit this week against a good Browns defense.The group paved the way for Marshawn Lynch to gain 130 yards on the ground.Going into the game a key match up was Kolton Miller versus Miles Garrett. Although, Garrett was disruptive at times was not a game wrecker.Extra points were added to the grade for the Raiders ability to deal with an injury to Donald Penn.Donald Penn did not finish the game, due to a lower leg injury.Rookie, Brandon Parker was forced into action and played well.Browns defensive coordinator, Gregg Williams is known for his exotic blitz packages, the Raiders offensive line held up well in pass protection.Defensive Line: DAs long as the defensive line continues to lack a pass rush and get gashed for big plays on the ground they will earn low grades.Maurice Hurst kept this group from getting an F.Hurst came up with a huge sack, fumble late in the third quarter.The play started the comeback for the Raiders. Three plays later Rodney Hudson Jersey , the Raiders closed the gap to 28-21. The Browns gained 208 yards on 31 carries, while rushing for three touchdowns. Linebackers: C+Marquel Lee led the way for the linebackers, playing his best game as a Raider.Lee did a little bit of everything today showing up in the run (10 tackles) and pass (2 pass deflections).The reason for the C+ is too many missed tackles.Missed tackles by Whitehead and Lee led to both of Nick Chubb’s touchdowns.Secondary: BThe secondary forced two turnovers today, Gareon Conley intercepted the first pass of his career and took it to the house.The secondary get’s graded on a bit of a curve because the pass rush is so bad they can’t be expected to cover for as long as they are asked to.Baker Mayfield had all day to scan the field and find an open receiver.The Raiders defense and secondary in particular benefited from several Browns drops.Special Teams: B+The special teams unit played a critical role in the win for the Raiders.Keep in mind the kicker, punter, and long snapper were all rookies.Newly signed kicker, Matt McCrane made 3 of 5 attempts.His first miss isn’t completely his fault.The kick took place on the infield dirt and the ball slipped on the dirt while be placed by Johnny Townsend.McCrane made the one that mattered http://www.raiderscheapshops.com/cheap-authentic-tahir-whitehead-jersey , a 29 yard, game winner in overtime.The kick cover teams were on point, continuously limiting the Browns returns to no gains and putting the Browns offense is poor starting position. Dwayne Harris was excellent in covering kicks and returning kicks.His longest return of the day was a 49 yard punt return. Overall Grade: B It wasn’t always pretty but the Raiders did just enough to get a much needed win. The Raiders blew leads in the second half of their first three games this season and it looked like they were on their way to losing another game the same way on Sunday.Oakland scored 20 straight points to take a 34-28 lead over the Browns in the fourth quarter, but Cleveland scored the next two touchdowns to put themselves in position to win the game. The Raiders were able to get off the mat, however, and Matt McCrane‘s field goal in overtime made them 45-42 winners of a seesaw affair.It also made head coach Jon Gruden a winner for the first time in 10 years, although he said it felt much longer.“It feels like my first win in 100 years Cheap Frostee Rucker Jersey ,” Gruden said, via NBC Sports Bay Area. “It’s great to be back. I thank our fans for hanging in there with us. There were a lot of ups and downs, but to get that field goal from our third-string kicker and our backup long snapper. I’ve never been so nervous on a 29-yard field goal in my life.”Gruden could exhale after McCrane’s kick, although it won’t be long before the nerves return for a Week Five trip to face the Chargers.
