3 Biggest Raiders Surprises From Loss To Jaguars In Week 9
Surprises can be pleasant or unpleasant. Following the defeat to the Jacksonville Jaguars, there were hardly any pleasant developments in the case of the Las Vegas Raiders. These three storylines that emerged from the Jaguars game were the biggest surprises.
Raiders K Daniel Carlson’s historic streak
Even if the Raiders are terrible, Carlson is perhaps the best kicker in the league. Since Carlson hasn’t missed a field goal this season, he is as automatic as a kicker can be. Carlson had an impressive streak of 39 made field goals going into the Jaguars game.
After making both of his day’s field goals, Carlson’s run of successful field goals increased to 41. Carlson is currently three field goals away from tying Adam Vinatieri’s record of 44 consecutive made field goals. One of the few bright spots in a miserable Raiders season is Carlson. From George Blanda to Sebastian Janikowski, the Raiders have always had illustrious kickers, and now Carlson will continue that tradition.
