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Las Vegas Raiders win 2 straight games under interim Head Coach Pierce, defeating Jets

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell
Amik Robertson
Posted at 8:28 PM, Nov 12, 2023
and last updated 2023-11-13 02:21:48-05

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — The Las Vegas Raiders won against the New York Jets Sunday night at Allegiant Stadium.

Jet's Garrett Wilson starts with a few big plays, and the Raiders force the Jets to a field goal.

The Raiders responded shortly after with Daniel Carlson's 41-yard field goal. Score 3-3. Raiders' Adams continues to make drives to remind viewers of his talent as a wide receiver.

With 6:15 left in the 1st quarter, the Jets lead the Raiders after Greg Zuerlein's 53-yard field goal. The Raiders continue doing good work to keep their opponent out of the end zone.

In the first half, Raiders' Amik Robertson was helped off the field after being injured.

Amik Robertson
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Amik Robertson (21) is helped off the field after being injured during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

He reportedly had a knee to the face.

"Been a defensive battle so far," said our sports reporter, Johnny Resendiz, regarding the first half. "With the Jets having made a few big plays, and yet the Raiders defense has done just enough to keep this a 3-point game."

The third quarter was all Raiders on the scoreboard as Carlson made a 40-yard field goal to tie the game 9-9.

Josh Jacobs would then go on a 40-yard run to set up the Raiders In the Red Zone.

Aiden O'Connell would then find fellow rookie Michael Mayer for the touchdown.

The Jets make it a 4 points after another Zuerlein field goal.

Then, In the final moments of the game, Robert Spillane gets the game winning Interception, and the Jets were out of time.

Final score: 16-12 Raiders.

After the game players say this was a hard fought win against a gritty team.

"It's not always going to be easy like I said, but It shows that we're the type of team that can grit It out and stay together and finish It no matter what style of ball we got to play," Raiders star Wide Receiver Davante Adams said.

"You just see the guys staying together...that's what AP talked about," Raiders Defensive End Maxx Crosby said. "Everyone being on the same page, feeding off each others energy. They can feel It out there. there's no panic, you just go out there and get a stop and keep moving."

Up next the Raiders will go on the road to take on the Miami Dolphins at 10am PT.