Carlson’s FG As OT Expires Sends Raiders Into Postseason
Jan 9, 2022, 10:48 PM
A fan displays a sign during a game between the Las Vegas Raiders and the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium on January 09, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Getty Images)
(Photo by Chris Unger/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Daniel Carlson kicked a 47-yard field goal as time expired in overtime and the Las Vegas Raiders defeated the Los Angeles Chargers 35-32 on Sunday night to earn their first playoff berth since 2016.
Las Vegas survived Los Angeles’ late-game comeback to win its fourth straight game and complete an incredible late-season run after losing five of the previous six games.
For only the second time since 2002 and the first time since 2016, the @Raiders are playoff bound. 🖤#NFL #LACvsLV #RaiderNation pic.twitter.com/JBAqGARcHQ
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) January 10, 2022
Derek Carr completed 20 of 36 pass attempts for 186 yards, including two touchdowns.
Raiders receiver Hunter Renfrow hauled in two touchdowns, while Josh Jacobs ran for 132 yards on 26 carries, including one score.
We will NEVER forget this game. #RaiderNation pic.twitter.com/a82x01q0Pf
— Sunday Night Football on NBC (@SNFonNBC) January 10, 2022
The Raiders overcame multiple adversities and return to the playoffs for the second time since losing to the Buccaneers in the 2003 Super Bowl.
They also eliminated the Chargers.
