Getting out to a fast start is key to winning football games. More important than having a good start however is having a great finish. The Raiders did just that across the pond and gutted out a win, requiring late game heroics to seal the victory.
The offense performed remarkably well against a Bears team that came into the match allowing less than 12 points a game. The offensive line was opening holes for the run game. The big guys up front also handled their business in pass protection, keeping Carr relatively clean all game.