OAKLAND — It was only fitting for the Raiders’ realistic playoff hopes to disappear in the most bizarre of ways. First referees used an index card to measure a ball spot. Then Derek Carr fumbled out of the end zone to seal the game.
Oakland isn’t mathematically eliminated yet, but it’ll take a Christmas miracle to make the postseason.
Here’s how we graded the Raiders after their 20-17 loss to the Cowboys Sunday night.
Pass offense: C+
Carr insists he’s felt like his normal self since the start of preseason, but the Carr of old still didn’t show up for a full four quarters Sunday.