How the team performed in a 36-20 loss to the Patriots:
Offense: D-minus
This isn’t a tough one. The Raiders didn’t protect quarterback Derek Carr (24-of-32 for 261 yards, 2 TDs) early in the second quarter of a tie game and he lost a fumble at his own 48. Josh Jacobs lost a fumble in the red zone. Carr fumbled in his own end zone, which was recovered for a New England touchdown with the game already decided. The offensive line depth that has been stout with two starters out showed some warts Sunday.
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Credit the Patriots for completely taking tight end Darren Waller (four targets, two catches, nine yards) out of the game. The Raiders were just 3-of-9 on third down and 2-of-5 in red-zone scoring chances. They possessed the ball for nearly 10 fewer minutes than the Patriots and were unable to extend drives. Second-year wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (team highs with nine targets, six catches, 84 yards and a TD) was one of a few bright spots. Jacobs (16 rushes, 71 yards, long of 13) wasn’t overly used as the Raiders chased a second-half deficit.