ARLINGTON, Texas – Derek Carr took a snap from center and shifted focus to his right. He cocked a cannon arm back, but did not fire. The pump fake was so effective it fooled the cameraman.
He shifted back left, found Amari Cooper open down the sideline and fired. For real this time.
Cooper caught it in stride and ran into the end zone for a 48-yard touchdown. Perfect pass. Easy catch. Proof Carr is ready for the regular season.
Raiders coaches had seen enough. They pulled Carr on the ensuing drive.