Allegiant Stadium Showdown: Las Vegas Raiders Fall to Arizona Cardinals in Week 2
The Las Vegas Raiders, with a record of 6-11, hosted the Arizona Cardinals (4-13) at Allegiant Stadium and were defeated with a final score of 29-23.
In front of a crowd of over 61,000 fans, the Raiders showcased their offensive capabilities but fell short against the visiting Cardinals. The home team's punting unit was active throughout the game, averaging an impressive 54 yards across three attempts. The longest punt traveled an astonishing 66 yards contributing to a total punting yardage of 161.
Defensively, the Raiders managed to sack the opposing quarterback once for a loss of seven yards and recorded one tackle for loss. The defense also made its presence felt by registering five quarterback hits and forcing one interception which they returned for seven yards. In total, they defended seven passes and stopped two fourth-down attempts.
On offense, the passing game was productive as it completed 25 out of 39 attempts resulting in two touchdowns and no interceptions. This effort amounted to an average gain per play of approximately five yards across all plays including rushes and passes. The passing attack accumulated a net yardage of 244 with their longest completion being a modest but effective 23-yard pass.
The rushing offense attempted to establish dominance on the ground with twenty-one carries totaling eighty yards; however, they did not manage to reach the end zone via rush despite breaking six tackles along their way.
Special teams played without error as field goal kickers were perfect on the day making all three attempted field goals including one from beyond fifty yards out. Extra point kicks followed suit with both attempts sailing through uprights successfully.
Penalties proved costly for the Raiders who incurred ten infractions leading to sixty-eight penalty yards against them which undoubtedly hindered their overall performance during crucial moments in this closely contested matchup.
Looking ahead after this tough home defeat, Las Vegas Raiders fans can mark their calendars for September twenty-fifth when their team will face off against Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville at noon local time (5 PM GMT). This upcoming match will be broadcasted on FOX where supporters can tune in hoping for better fortunes than witnessed today at Allegiant Stadium.