HENDERSON, Nev. -- Something just seemed, well, off about Derek Carr early in the Las Vegas Raiders' come-from-behind 33-27 overtime win against the Baltimore Ravens on Monday night.
Some of his throws were high. Others were behind. Some too hard. Others had too much touch.
And the Raiders quarterback, his critics will scream to all that is holy in Silver and Blackdom, relied too much on his security blanket, Darren Waller. And even then, Waller himself looked uncomfortable as the Ravens bracketed him. The Pro Bowl tight end, who set a franchise record with 106 catches in 2020, had uncharacteristic drops and was targeted 11 times before halftime.