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WEEK 2 · SEPTEMBER 20
RAIDERS · WEEKS 1–2
Cousins gets the credit. The Raiders' defense set the table.
THE SHORT VERSION
Kirk Cousins threw three touchdown passes in each of the Raiders' first two games, 27-13 over Miami and 26-14 over the Chargers. Those six passes account for every touchdown Las Vegas scored in them.
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6
Touchdown passes Kirk Cousins threw in the Raiders' first two games: three against Miami, three against the Chargers.
Source: Box scores, Raiders Weeks 1–2 · beerbetstats.com
WHAT HAPPENED
Cousins threw three touchdown passes again on Sunday: 40 yards to Tucker in the second quarter, then 13 and 11 yards to White in the second half. Las Vegas led 17-14 after three quarters and outscored the Chargers 9-0 in the fourth to win 26-14.
WHY IT'S INTERESTING
Las Vegas took Fernando Mendoza first overall and still went with Cousins at quarterback, according to Yahoo Sports' Bill Williamson. Through two games, the offense has run through him: all six Raiders touchdowns came on his passes, and none came on the ground.
Whether that pace holds is the argument. Against the Chargers, Las Vegas rushed for 57 yards, and all of its touchdowns came through the air.
Five more on tap
3
Chargers turnovers
Two interceptions and a lost fumble. Las Vegas had one.
2
Points on a safety
The Chargers were flagged for offensive holding with 1:46 left, and Las Vegas was credited with a safety.
53–27
Raiders' points vs. opponents' points, first two games
27-13 over Miami, then 26-14 over the Chargers.
8
Sacks by the Raiders' defense in two games
Five against Miami, three against the Chargers.
32:17
Chargers' time of possession
Las Vegas held the ball for 27:43 and won by 12.
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