Social Media Reacts to Raiders' Bounce-Back Win Over Browns

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The Las Vegas Raiders survived a late comeback attempt by the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, ultimately winning the Week 4 contest, 20-26.
They did so without star players Davante Adams and Maxx Crosby, responding to their humiliating Week 3 loss to the Carolina Panthers.
Social media, of course, was buzzing after the win. Of course, the main narrative seemed to be the fact that Cleveland fell to a team that was missing its two best players.
Imagine losing to a Raiders team without Davante Adams or Maxx Crosby...
— Joe Flacco is Elite (@UrinatingTree) September 29, 2024
The #Browns really lost a Raiders team with no Maxx Crosby & no Davante Adams...
— Nick Wilson (@NickWilsonSays) September 29, 2024
A number of factors contributed to the victory -- the run game finally opening up, the pressure the Raiders were able to put on Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson and some terrific throws from Las Vegas quarterback Gardner Minshew II.
After a poor first possession, the Raiders' offense got rolling with big plays from second-year Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker, who earned the Silver and Black their first points of the contest.
Week Four
— NFL TD Videos (@NFLTDVids) September 29, 2024
Tre Tucker Rushing TD (1) pic.twitter.com/RkRdYDF7r1
Tre Tucker is WHITE HOT to start year 2 in the league #BearcatsInTheNFL pic.twitter.com/aup5UKysak
— Barstool Cincinnati (@UCBarstool) September 29, 2024
Another TD for Tre Tucker. Becoming a focal point of Raiders offense.
— BearcatJournal.com (@BearcatJournal) September 29, 2024
Tre Tucker was not even 100 pounds when he started playing high school football at CVCA. Now he's a playmaker in the NFL.
— Zac Jackson (@AkronJackson) September 29, 2024
Score one for all of us later-life weight gainers.
Tre Tucker szn BABY 🔥🔥 https://t.co/jvUMDeB2i9
— Matt FF Dynasty 🏈 (@MattFFDynasty) September 29, 2024
Tre Tucker still the least talked about Day 2 skill position player ever
— jon warner (@Roto_Run) September 29, 2024
Tucker wasn't the only Raider receiver who cooked on Sunday, though. Jakobi Meyers led the offense in receiving with 49 yards on five receptions.
Jakobi Meyers is the most underrated WR in the #NFL
— Zach Rosas (@ZachRosas2) September 29, 2024
Week 4 target share leaders entering SNF:
— Daniel Kelley (@danieltkelley) September 29, 2024
1. Jakobi Meyers, 41.7%
2. Malik Nabers, 39.5%
3. Nico Collins, 38.5%
4. Christian Kirk, 37.5%
5. Wan'Dale Robinson, 36.8%
6. Courtland Sutton, 36.0%
7. Drake London, 35.3%
8. George Pickens, 34.4%
9. Terry McLaurin/Tee Higgins, 33.3%
Somehow caught 😅
— NFL (@NFL) September 29, 2024
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The Raiders' offense produced some major highlights on the day...
Brock Bowers getting the carry and getting the first down 💪
— NFL (@NFL) September 29, 2024
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DJ Turner for the TD!
— NFL (@NFL) September 29, 2024
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Las Vegas' special teams contributed as well, with strong performances from kicker Daniel Carlson and punter AJ Cole.
Come for the punt. Stay for the punter celly 😂
— NFL (@NFL) September 29, 2024
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As always, there was some fun off the gridiron along the way...
Most Normal Raiders Fan
— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) September 29, 2024
pic.twitter.com/7q8LrzuWp3
The game took a major turn in the Raiders' favor when safety Tre'von Moehrig made an interception that would set up an eventual Las Vegas touchdown.
I love the way Tre'von Moehrig plays the safety position. Physical, attacking, but instinctive and aware with very good ball skills.
— Matt Miller (@nfldraftscout) September 29, 2024
TRE’VON MOEHRIG PICK pic.twitter.com/cUDvKDZMwY
— Barstool TCU (@BarstoolTCU) September 29, 2024
The hard-fought battle came down to a red-zone stand by the Raiders, as the defense kept Cleveland from taking the late lead. It would end with a huge sack by Raiders defensive end Charles Snowden on fourth down.
Charles Snowden called game for the @Raiders! pic.twitter.com/kHI5HKQ1cZ
— NFL (@NFL) September 29, 2024
RAIDERS TAKE THE W pic.twitter.com/bzZTRgNFKD
— NFL on CBS 🏈 (@NFLonCBS) September 29, 2024
The Raiders were finally able to get the ground game going, finishing the contest with 152 rushing yards. Veteran running back Alexander Mattison led the way with 60 yards on five attempts.
Alexander Mattison has positively impacted all 4 Raiders games this season. 3-game TD streak in the first 3 games and now a monster run on 3rd & long which leads to 7 points. This guy injects life into the offense.
— Keith Ricci (@KeithRicci) September 29, 2024
Now, some are calling for Mattison to take over the starting job, as he continues to outshine third-year back Zamir White.
THAT IS WHY you run Alexander Mattison in the Zone Scheme.
— Sanjit T. (@Sanjit__T) September 29, 2024
Mattison takes off for 22 yards!
— NFL (@NFL) September 29, 2024
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Alexander Mattison has outplayed Zamir White all season
— JWack (@JaredWackerly) September 29, 2024
Alexander Mattison is the Raiders best running back and it's not really close.
— Marcas Grant (@MarcasG) September 29, 2024
I know AP loves him some Zamir, but I think we’ll see Alexander Mattison get more touches regardless, going forward.
— Moe Moton (@MoeMoton) September 29, 2024
Zamir has lost 2 fumbles in 4 weeks, can’t give up those momentum swings with #Raiders offensive inconsistencies.
We'll see if the Raiders decide to make any changes going forward.
Las Vegas will pack its bags for the Mile High city as it gears up for its second divisional matchup of the season, a meeting with the Denver Broncos.
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