Raiders vs. Browns Live Game Thread

Get all the latest regular season action with our Las Vegas Raiders vs. Cleveland Browns live game updates thread.

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LAS VEGAS, Nev. -- The Las Vegas Raiders remain in the comfort of Allegiant Stadium as they face the Cleveland Browns in a Week 4 matchup. The Raiders are looking to rebound after their embarrassing performance a week ago.

Remember the rule of five. The game is over if the Las Vegas Raiders win that key statistical battle. For those who don't remember it, it has to do with sacks and turnovers. If the Raiders have three sacks and give up two, they are plus one. They are plus three if they get four turnovers and give up only one. That would give them a plus-four for the day. They want to get to a plus-five ratio every game. On average, teams that reach the rule of five scenarios win 91 percent of their NFL games.

It will be crucial for the Raiders to adjust from their 36-22 embarrassment last week against the Carolina Panthers. The Browns are a team struggling, with both injuries and quarterback Deshaun Watson's poor play leading to their struggles.

The Raiders will be without their two best players -- All-Pro edge rusher Maxx Crosby and wide receiver Davante Adams.

Coming off his blunt remarks about "business decisions" against the Panthers, head coach Antonio Pierce recently discussed his strategy in motivating his team.

"Everybody's different. I mean, I don't talk to the quarterbacks like I talk to linebackers,” Pierce told reporters. “But the message to the team is that of team and what our thought process is. Again, the mindset this week was character, being a pro, and having another opportunity at home. We really want to take advantage of that. I believe the crowd will come through. I know they were disappointed, just like we were, but we expect them to come through strong and be loud and Raider Nation to show up.

“But as a player, you probably get more into the face, like right here, eye to eye, and as a team, you’ve got to look at the big picture, and you can't overreact. And I don't think I really do that. I'm more straightforward and direct. They understand that, and then we just move on.”

Here's how you can watch Sunday's contest:

TV: CBS

Venue: Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, Nevada

Kickoff: 1:25 p.m. PST / 4:25 p.m. EST

CBS is the host of Saturday's contest. If you are a resident in the Las Vegas area, you can watch the game on your mobile device through Raiders.com. You can also use the Raiders mobile app, available on iOS and Android devices.

Be sure to follow along with our live updates throughout the contest.

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START OF THE FIRST QUARTER:

SCORING UPDATE NO. 1: Browns tight end Blake Whiteheart with the 1-yard TD reception. Cleveland with an early 7-0 lead.

PENALTY: Holding against the Raiders on the kickoff.

PENALTY: Holding against Las Vegas.

PENALTY: Ineligible player down field against the Raiders.

SCORING UPDATE NO. 2: Browns kicker Dustin Hopkins drains the 56-yard field goal to extend Cleveland's lead to 10.

END OF THE FIRST QUARTER

SCORING UPDATE NO. 3: Raiders Tre Tucker rushes for a 3-yard touchdown. Raiders on the board, Browns lead 10-7.

PENALTY: Holding against the Raiders.

SCORING UPDATE NO. 4: Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson puts a 52-yard field goal try through, Raiders tie it up at 10.

2-MINUTE WARNING

END OF THE FIRST HALF: Score is tied at 10.

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The Las Vegas Raiders were down critical starters and cornerback Jack Jones, their best defensive back, started on the bench. Yet, through guts and grit the Raiders have battled to keep it a tie game going into halftime.

Gardner Minshew and the offense executed when they have needed to most, and both runnings back Zamir White and Alex Mattison have been able to get the run game going. They both have gotten some of their most explosive plays of the season.

The Raiders have 95 rushing yards. The Browns? 35. Tre Tucker has been a standout with 41 yards on four catches.

The Raiders will start the second half with the ball.

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START OF THE THIRD QUARTER

PENALTY: Roughing the passer against the Browns.

SCORING UPDATE NO. 5: Daniel Carlson's 34-yard attempt is good for the Raiders. Raiders on top, 13-10.

INTERCEPTION: Raiders Tre'Von Moehrig intercepts Deshaun Watson.

PENALTY: Pass interference against the Browns.

SCORING UPDATE NO. 6: Raiders' DJ Turner rushes for an 18-yard touchdown to extend the Raiders lead by 10.

END OF THE THIRD QUARTER

START OF THE FOURTH QUARTER

SCORING UPDATE NO. 7: Raiders fumble is picked up by Browns' Rodney McLeod and returned for a touchdown. Extra point is no good. Raiders lead by four.

TIMEOUT: Raiders use their second timeout of the half.

TWO-MINUTE WARNING

TURNOVER ON DOWNS: Raiders sack Deshaun Watson on fourth down.

FINAL: Raiders defeat the Browns, 20-16.

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