The comeback kids fell short.
The Oakland Raiders (1-1) were unable to overcome a large deficit in the fourth quarter to earn victory over the visiting Atlanta Falcons (1-1) in Week 2, losing the contest 35-28.
Here we break down how ProFootballFocus.com graded the individual efforts within the Raiders’ first loss of the season.
Derek Carr Stays on Track
Raiders third-year quarterback Derek Carr entered the 2016 season as the believed leader of a young, talented team on the cusp of a playoff birth. Despite coming up short against Atlanta, the former Fresno State gunslinger has thrived in his leadership role now in back-to-back games.