Raiders winners and losers in 25-20 defeat vs. Colts

Somehow, the Raiders keep finding new ways to lose in 2022, with every defeat more unbelievable than their last.

Las Vegas lost in humiliating fashion for the third time in a row on Sunday, as they fell to a Colts team that fired their coach just last week. Indianapolis named former Colts lineman and TV analyst Jeff Saturday as a replacement, but the Raiders couldn’t take advantage of his inexperience and lost, 25-20.

The Raiders had a chance to take the lead with just seconds to go, but a pass from quarterback Derek Carr to wide receiver Davante Adams fell incomplete. A touchdown to win the game would have been a modest triumph for them and the Raiders, but instead, Las Vegas suffered an embarrassing defeat at home.

Here are the winners and losers for the week following this loss that left the Raiders’ record at a dismal 2-7.

Winner: CB Amik Robertson

Sure, coverage from cornerback Amik Robertson on the Colts’ go-ahead touchdown to WR Parris Campbell was lacking, but if it wasn’t for a forced fumble by Robertson earlier in the game, the Raiders’ chances may have been cooked by that time.

Robertson knocked the ball loose from a Colts receiver in the second quarter as it appeared Indianapolis was about to go ahead by three scores. The Raiders offense took advantage and scored their first touchdown of the game, a Carr pass to tight end Foster Moreau, on the ensuing drive.

Do your thing 21, do your thing@_YoungTruth7 with the punch ➡️ @JayonBrown12 with the fumble recovery!!

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— Las Vegas Raiders (@Raiders) November 13, 2022

Winner: DE Maxx Crosby

Despite playing a Colts offensive line that was last in the league in sacks allowed coming into Sunday, the Raiders had just one QB sack on the day.

Defensive end Maxx Crosby took Colts QB Matt Ryan to the turf early in the third quarter; after the play, Indianapolis missed a field goal and Las Vegas again took advantage of momentum, driving for a touchdown from running back Josh Jacobs when they got the ball back.

Winner RB Ameer Abdullah

The Raiders’ third and final touchdown of the game also had help from a complimentary football play, this time from the special teams.

Running back Ameer Abdullah downed a boot from punter A.J. Cole at the Colts’ 5-yard line, and the defense forced a punt, thanks in large part to a pass breakup by Robertson. Taking the ball at the Colts’ 48-yard line, Carr found Adams for a 48-yard touchdown to take the lead.

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