LAS VEGAS, Nevada – The Las Vegas Raiders will play against the Carolina Panthers in the safe environment of Allegiant Stadium for the first time in the 2024 season.
Remember the Rule of Five. The game is over if the Las Vegas Raiders win that crucial statistical battle. For those who don’t remember, it has to do with sacks and turnovers. If the Raiders have three sacks and allow two, they’re plus-one. They’re plus-three if they have four turnovers and allow just one. That would give them a plus-four for the day. You want to be plus-five every game. On average, teams that meet the Rule of Five win 91 percent of their NFL games.
The Raiders are in top form after a surprise win over the Baltimore Ravens in Week 2 (26-23). The Silver and Black defense dominated one of the NFL’s best offenses, top to bottom.
Offensively, the Raiders want to improve their running performance than in the first two games of the season. Running backs Zamir White and Alex Mattison will be used frequently against the Panthers.
The Panthers are one of the teams that have struggled the most this season, but the Raiders are approaching them like any other opponent. The Panthers benched second-year quarterback Bryce Young, a first-round pick, for the experienced Andy Dalton.
Here’s how to watch Sunday’s competition:
TV: CBS
Venue: Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, Nevada
Kick-off: 1:05 p.m. PST / 4:05 p.m. EST
CBS is hosting Saturday’s contest. If you live in the Las Vegas area, you can watch the game on your mobile device via Raiders.com. You can also use the Raiders mobile app, which is available for iOS and Android devices.
Radio: KOMP 92.3 FM/Raider Nation Radio 920 AM
You can hear the game on KOMP 92.3 FM and Raider Nation 920 AM, the flagship radio station for every Raiders game.
The Raiders app offers radio reports in addition to the broadcast.
We will keep you updated with live updates throughout the competition.
BEGINNING OF THE FIRST QUARTER:
SCORE UPDATE #1: Panthers’ Chuba Hubbard receives a pass from Andy Dalton for a 6-yard touchdown. Extra point attempt is GOOD. Panthers lead 7-0.
PENALTY: Neutral zone violation against the Raiders.
PENALTY: Too many men against the Raiders.
SCORE UPDATE #2: Raiders’ Alexander Mattison runs for a 2-yard touchdown. Extra point attempt is GOOD. Score tied, 7-7.
SACK: Robert Spillane of the Raiders sacks Andy Dalton of the Panthers.
SCORE UPDATE #3: Andy Dalton connects with Diontae Johnson for a 5-yard touchdown. Extra point attempt is GOOD. Panthers lead 14-7.
Lost possession on downs: Raiders’ Gardner Minshew fails to reach tight end Brock Bowers on fourth-and-4. Panthers take over on their own 39.
RELEASED: Raiders player Charles Snowden releases Andy Dalton.
TIMEOUT: The Raiders take their first timeout of the half.
TWO-MINUTE WARNING: Panthers lead, 14-7.
PENALTY: Offensive pass interference against the Raiders.
SACK: Gardner Minshew sacked by Jayden Peevy of the Panthers.
SCORE UPDATE #4: Panthers’ Andy Dalton connects with wide receiver Adam Thielen for a 31-yard touchdown. Extra point attempt is GOOD. Panthers lead 21-7.
TIMEOUT: The Raiders take their second timeout of the half.
TIMEOUT: The Panthers take their third and final timeout of the half.
PENALTY: Pass interference against the Panthers.
END OF FIRST HALF: Panthers lead, 21-7.
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Gardner Minshew was accurate in the first half, throwing the ball on a long pass to wide receiver Tre Tucker to set up the Raiders’ only point. He made a key play with his legs before Alexander Mattison punched the ball in for the point. Tre Tucker is the Raiders’ leading pass receiver with 60 yards on two catches.
The Raiders’ defense struggled with the Panthers’ weak offense (to say the least). Andy Dalton rejuvenated the Panthers, completing 15 of 22 passes for 212 yards and three touchdowns. The Panthers had 57 rushing yards, led by Chuba Hubbard.
The Panthers were successful in the running game and often managed to get manageable second and third attempts.
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BEGINNING OF THE THIRD QUARTER:
PENALTY: Holding against the Raiders.
SCORE UPDATE #5: Eddy Pineiro converts a 43-yard field goal attempt. Panthers lead, 24-7.
SACK: Gardner Minshew of the Raiders is sacked by LaBryan Ray of the Panthers.
Lost possession: Gardner Minshew of the Raiders fails on fourth and 1. The Panthers take over the Raiders’ 37.
PENALTY: Illegal handball to the face against the Panthers.
PENALTY: Holding against the Panthers.
SCORE UPDATE #6: Eddy Pineiro converts a 35-yard field goal. Panthers lead, 27-7.
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