After early victories for both Atlanta and New Orleans, the Carolina Panthers (4-7) needed a win on Sunday to keep pace in the division. Trailing at the half 24-7, Carolina responded leading by eight at one point after the break. However, a questionable coaching decision on fourth-and-one coupled with drops and a lack of quarterback protection down the stretch let the Raiders rebound and hold on for the win.
Raiders’ quarterback Derek Carr found himself in familiar territory on Sunday, trailing late in the game. The Oakland field general tied for an NFL best 12th tying or leading touchdown pass in the fourth quarter on Sunday via a 12-yard pass to Clive Walford with just over eight minutes remaining in the game.