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Paul Gutierrez
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ESPN Staff Writer- Covered Oakland Raiders for CSNBayArea.com and Sacramento Bee for eight years
- Member of Pro Football Writers Association
- Previously worked at Los Angeles Times, Las Vegas Review-Journal and Sports Illustrated
INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Newly acquired Los Angeles Rams quarterback Baker Mayfield snapped a six-game losing streak in front of a SoFi crowd on Thursday night. With quarterback Matthew Stafford on injured reserve (spinal contusion) and backup John Wolford dealing with a neck injury, the Rams claimed Mayfield off waivers Tuesday after the Carolina Panthers released him Monday.
Mayfield took over for Wolford to start the Rams’ second series. Mayfield led two touchdown drives late in the fourth quarter to help the Rams beat the Las Vegas Raiders, 17-16.
Las Vegas Raiders
The Las Vegas Raiders ended a three-game win streak in the loss to the Rams. The defense gave up two touchdowns in the fourth quarter. The Raiders have now suffered seven losses by seven or less points this season.
Offensively, running back Josh Jacobs continues to carry the load — the NFL’s leading rusher ran for 99 yards and a TD while nursing an injury to his right hand suffered in the third quarter. Receiver Davante Adams had three catches for 71 yards, including a one-handed grab.
The Raiders’ next two opponents, the New England Patriots and Pittsburgh Steelers, have a combined record of 11-13.
Describe the game in two words: Major disappointment. The Raiders looked like they had the game in hand with a 16-3 lead heading into the fourth quarter. But Mayfield, signed two days ago off waivers, led the Rams back late.
Pivotal play: The Raiders’ Jerry Tillery drew an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty on the winning touchdown drive that helped keep the Rams alive. On first-and-10 from the Rams 22, Mayfield was sacked by Maxx Crosby and Chris Jones…
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