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Raiders vs. Rams Live Game Thread

The Las Vegas Raiders look to end their two-game losing streak with a win over the Los Angeles Rams.

Ezekiel Trezevant

Dec 8, 2022; Inglewood, California, USA; A general overall view of an empty SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Dec 8, 2022; Inglewood, California, USA; A general overall view of an empty SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images / Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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INGLEWOOD, Calif. -- The Las Vegas Raiders have had a disappointing few weeks filled with injuries, turnovers, and bad losses.

On Sunday, they face a Los Angeles Rams that have arguably faced all those things on a much more significant level than they have. Still, the Rams present a formidable challenge, as they still have one of the most well-respected quarterbacks in the National Football League under center.

Raiders coach Antonio Pierce noted that the Rams do numerous things well, even with all their injuries this season. He has made it clear to the team that they cannot overlook the Rams because of their record or the fact that they are shorthanded.

"Yeah, I think offensively, when you look at the Rams, shifts, motions, eye candy, left and
right," Pierce said on Wednesday. "I mean, they do a good job of inserting their receivers. They're active in the blocking game, and they get dirty. And then, obviously, they're very explosive at the wide receiver position. You got to be careful with that."

"Really impressed with their runner, [Kyren] Williams, hard runner. I had to check his bio because I thought he was about 250 the way he runs, a very physical runner. Defensively, looking at an athletic group. Over the last couple of weeks, really good on third down, attacking the quarterback, pressures. That D-line is probably setting the tone for them, and their linebackers are smart players as well."

"[Matthew Stafford] could throw the ball from anywhere, everywhere, every angle, accurate, sees it, no-look passes. I mean, we go against Patrick Mahomes twice a year, and if you’ve got a good warm-up for Patrick [Mahomes] coming up in a couple of weeks, it's good to go up against a Matthew Stafford."

The Raiders must find a way to beat the Rams and not beat themselves on Sunday. Their road matchup against the Rams, which should feel like a home game with the number of Raiders fans expected to be in attendance, is all but a must-win for the Silver and Black. The Raiders face the Kansas City Chiefs next week before two consecutive road games. They must take advantage of this opportunity.

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

START OF THE FIRST QUARTER:

PENALTY: False Start on the Rams.

PENALTY: Offensive holding on the Raiders.

PENALTY: Intentional Grounding on the Raiders.

PENALTY: Roughing the passer and defensive holding called on the Raiders. Roughing the passer penalty accepted, holding declined.

TIMEOUT: Rams take their first timeout of the half.

INJURY UPDATE: Raiders QB Aidan O'Connell questionable to return.

END OF FIRST QUARTER: Tie game 0-0.

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START OF SECOND QUARTER

SCORING UPDATE No. 1: Raiders Daniel Carlson makes 38-yard FG. Raiders lead the Rams 3-0.

TURNOVER: Rams turn the ball over on downs after failing to convert 4th & 1 near midfield.

PENALTY: False Start on the Raiders

TURNOVER: Interception thrown by Raiders QB Gardner Minshew.

PENALTY: Raiders called for illegal formation on interception. Penalty declined.

SCORING UPDATE No. 2: Rams RB Kyren Williams rushes for a 13-yard touchdown, lead 7-3.

TURNOVER: Raiders QB Gardner Minshew fumbles the ball. Recovered by Rams.

SCORING UPDATE No. 3: Rams return fumble for touchdown, lead 14-3.

TIMEOUT: Raiders use first timeout of the half.

TIMEOUT: Raiders use second timeout of half.

TIMEOUT: Raiders use third and final timeout of half.

PENALTY: False start on Raiders.

TIMEOUT: Rams use third and final time out of the half.

SCORING UPDATE No. 4: Daniel Carlson makes 47-yard FG. Rams lead, 14-6.

END OF FIRST HALF: Rams lead, 14-6.

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A close first half was going the Raiders' way until quarterback Gardner Minshew replaced an injured Aidan O'Connell and made two costly mistakes that directly led to points by the Rams. After replacing O'Connell, the first half went much like many of Minshew's starts this season, with backbreaking turnovers that cost the Raiders the game. Luckily for the Raiders, they are still within striking distance.

The Rams get the ball to start the second half.

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START OF THE THIRD QUARTER:

PENALTY: Raiders called for holding while returning a punt.

TURNOVER: Gardner Minshew interception.

PENALTY: Defensive holding called against the Raiders.

SCORING UPDATE No. 5: Rams score a two-yard touchdown. Rams miss the extra point lead, 20-6.

PENALTY: Holding called against the Raiders.

PENALTY: Defensive pass interference called against the Rams.

SCORING UPDATE No. 6: Raiders Daniel Carlson 38-yard field goal is good. Rams lead, 20-9.

TURNOVER: Matthew Stafford intercepted.

PENALTY: Raiders called for ineligible man downfield.

END OF THIRD QUARTER

START OF THE FOURTH QUARTER

SCORING UPDATE No. 7: Raiders Daniel Carlson makes 27-yard FG. Rams lead, 20-12.

PENALTY: Illegal formation on the Rams.

PENALTY: False Start on the Raiders.

SCORING UPDATE No. 8: Daniel Carlson 27-yard FG is good. Rams lead, 20-15.

TIMEOUT: Raiders use first timeout of the second half.

TIMEOUT: Raiders use second timeout of second half.

TIMEOUT: Raiders use third and final timeout of the game.

TURNOVER: Gardner Minshew intercepted.

FINAL: Rams win 20-15.

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Ezekiel Trezevant
EZEKIEL TREZEVANT

Ezekiel is a former Sports Editor from the Western Herald and former Atlanta Falcons beat writer.

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