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Raiders vs. Bears Live Thread

The Las Vegas Raiders look to avoid a 1-3 start on the season when they face the Chicago Bears.
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Dec 17, 2020; Paradise, Nevada, USA; A general view of a as Vegas Raiders helmet at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Dec 17, 2020; Paradise, Nevada, USA; A general view of a as Vegas Raiders helmet at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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LAS VEGAS, Nev.--The Las Vegas Raiders face off against the Chicago Bears at home in Week 4, as both teams look to avoid a 1-3 start to the season.

Carroll's Turnaround

Raiders Head Coach Pete Carroll has already hit several unexpected bumps in the road. Still, Carroll is ready for the challenge at hand.

"Well, I mean, this is kind of what I do, so I really embrace all of it. I like every aspect of it. I like the teaching part of it. I like the challenge part of it. Of course, it's all about sharing a whole way of looking at things, about always compete, and how we do all of that, it's a central theme in the program. And so there's a whole process to it, and we went through the early aspects of it, but it doesn't mean much early on,” Carroll said.

“They hear the words and they hear the thoughts, until we actually get out here and practice and work and have games to deal with and the issues that come up with games, wins and losses. So, I like every aspect of it,” Carroll said.

“To me, every bit of it is a challenge to compete and figure out how you can do something a little bit better, be curious to all of the things that are doing well and that aren't doing well and to try to put that all in perspective and make really good choices and get better and move forward. 

Carroll also explained what he likes about the process of turning a team around on a personal level. Part of the reason Carroll is so respected is not just his resume, but his ability connect with his players. Carroll is known by many as a players' coach. That is not by accident.

“I also like that through the process, you get a chance to meet these guys, see them for the first time, start the process, and then see how they respond to the way that we do things, and then see how they respond to the games as we play it, and then to see how they respond to the games that go well and don't go well," Carroll said.

“Big wins can be just as challenging as big losses in the next week. And so, we're trying to understand how to master that mentality, and this week of practice tells me that we bounced right back in action, and so every bit of it is fun to me. So, I like it all."

Be sure to follow along with our live game thread throughout the contest.

START OF THE FIRST QUARTER

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TURNOVER: Geno Smith throws an interception.

TIMEOUT: Chargers take first timeout of the half.

SCORING UPDATE No.1: Bears connect on a 46-yard FG. Bears lead 3-0.

TIMEOUT: Raiders take their first timeout of the half.

PENALTY: Holding called on the Raiders.

TURNOVER: Raiders turn the ball over on downs, in their own territory.

TURNOVER: Bears throw an interception in the redzone. Pass was tipped and intercepted by Maxx Crosby.

PENALTY: Neutral zone infraction called on the Bears.

TIMEOUT: Raiders take second timeout of the half.

SCORING UPDATE No. 2: Raiders score touchdown on 8-yard pass from Smith to Jeanty. Raiders lead, 7-3.

END OF THE FIRST QUARTER

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START OF THE SECOND QUARTER

TURNOVER: Smith throws an interception.

TIMEOUT: Chicago takes final timeout of the first half.

PENALTY: Holding against the Bears.

SCORING UPDATE No. 3: Bears connect on 43-yard FG. Raiders lead, 7-6.

SCORING UPDATE No. 4: Raiders score on 64-yard touchdown run from Ashton Jeanty. Raiders lead 14-6.

TIMEOUT: Bears take their final timeout of the half.

SCORING UPDATE: No. 5: Bears connect on 55-yard field goal. Raiders lead, 14-9.

PENALTY: Holding on the Raiders' kickoff return.

END OF THE FIRST HALF

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The Raiders' first half was a rollercoaster ride, as the offense turned the ball over twice, but the Raiders defense held Chicago to only two field goals in the first half. Rookie running back Ashton Jeanty finally broke lose, registering 91 yards in the first half, nearly matching his season total.

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START OF THE THIRD QUARTER

TURNOVER: Smith throws interception on first pass of second half.

PENALTY: Facemask called on Bears offense.

PENALTY: False start on Bears offense.

SCORING UPDATE No. 6: Bears score on 27-yard touchdown pass. Bears lead 16-14.

PENALTY: Holding called on the Raiders on their kickoff return.

PENALTY: Illegal shift called on Raiders offense.

SCORING UPDATE No. 7: Raiders score on 9-yard touchdown pass from Smith to Jeanty. Raiders lead, 21-16.

PENALTY: False start called on the Bears as they lined up for a 4th and 1 attempt in their own territory.

PENALTY: Raiders called for holding on their punt return.

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END OF THE THIRD QUARTER

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START OF THE FOURTH QUARTER

PENALTY: Holding called on Bears offense.

PENALTY: Illegal contact called on Raiders defense.

SCORING UPDATE No. 8: Bears score on 51-yard field goal. Raiders lead, 21-19.

SCORING UPDATE No. 9: Raiders score on 29-yard field goal. Raiders lead, 24-19.

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Ezekiel Trezevant
EZEKIEL TREZEVANT

Ezekiel is a former Sports Editor from the Western Herald and former Atlanta Falcons beat writer.

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