Recap: Raiders suffer blowout loss to Bills

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Meanwhile, the Raiders defense could do nothing right in the game, recording only two sacks — one each by linebackers Robert Spillane and Divine Deablo.Bills quarterback Josh Allen looked calm and in control, completing 31 of 37 passes for 274 yards and tossing three touchdown passes. While running back James Cook led the team in rushes with 17 for 123 yards, fellow backs Damien Harris and Latavius Murry each scored a touchdown. Receiver Gabe Davis scorched the Raiders secondary with six receptions for 92 yards and a touchdown of his own.The Raiders were once a proud franchise, earning three Super Bowl titles in an eight-season span with lineups comprised of Pro Football Hall of Fame players. Yet, they have struggled to achieve that same success in recent years, reaching the playoffs only twice the past 20 seasons. Senseless penalties, lackluster play # Options calling, and questionable personnel choices have been to blame for their constant woes.The Raiders defense, led by coordinator Patrick Graham, had played terribly a season ago. The unit not only ranked 26th and 28th (out of 32 NFL teams) in points and yards allowed, respectively, but also ranked last in forced turnovers. It looked completely undisciplined against the Bills and Graham’s dismissal could be necessary to salvage the season.After a solid victory against the Denver Broncos last week, the Raiders’ attempt at a return to greatness took a major step backward with this defeat to the Bills. The Raiders have an opportunity to bounce back Sept. 24 when they face the Pittsburgh Steelers, a vulnerable foe with an equal 1–1 record this season. A victory could be crucial for the Raiders to avoid circling the drain this early in the young season.</article></body>

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The Las Vegas Raiders looked helpless on the football field Sept. 17 as they lost, 38–10, to the Buffalo Bills, dropping to a win-loss record of 1–1 this season.

Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo completed 16 for 24 passes for 185 yards and tossed a touchdown pass to wide receiver Davante Adams along with two interceptions. Adams also led the team in receptions with six for 84 yards. The ground game was nonexistent as running back Josh Jacobs rushed nine times for -2 yards, although he also added five receptions for 51 yards. The team’s highlight of the day was a 34-yard scamper by rookie wideout Tre Tucker.

Meanwhile, the Raiders defense could do nothing right in the game, recording only two sacks — one each by linebackers Robert Spillane and Divine Deablo.

Bills quarterback Josh Allen looked calm and in control, completing 31 of 37 passes for 274 yards and tossing three touchdown passes. While running back James Cook led the team in rushes with 17 for 123 yards, fellow backs Damien Harris and Latavius Murry each scored a touchdown. Receiver Gabe Davis scorched the Raiders secondary with six receptions for 92 yards and a touchdown of his own.

The Raiders were once a proud franchise, earning three Super Bowl titles in an eight-season span with lineups comprised of Pro Football Hall of Fame players. Yet, they have struggled to achieve that same success in recent years, reaching the playoffs only twice the past 20 seasons. Senseless penalties, lackluster play calling, and questionable personnel choices have been to blame for their constant woes.

The Raiders defense, led by coordinator Patrick Graham, had played terribly a season ago. The unit not only ranked 26th and 28th (out of 32 NFL teams) in points and yards allowed, respectively, but also ranked last in forced turnovers. It looked completely undisciplined against the Bills and Graham’s dismissal could be necessary to salvage the season.

After a solid victory against the Denver Broncos last week, the Raiders’ attempt at a return to greatness took a major step backward with this defeat to the Bills. The Raiders have an opportunity to bounce back Sept. 24 when they face the Pittsburgh Steelers, a vulnerable foe with an equal 1–1 record this season. A victory could be crucial for the Raiders to avoid circling the drain this early in the young season.