Derek Carr didn’t have to endure a lot of pressure in the pocket last season. The line was arguably the best in the league, giving him time to throw. He also gets rid of the ball faster than any quarterback in football, which makes their job a lot easier.
It all adds up to his being able to play well despite not being the type of quarterback who thrives under pressure.
Anyone who watched the game in Washington on Sunday night would say that wasn’t the Raiders team we had come to know last season or the first two games of this season.