Las Vegas Raiders vs. Minnesota Vikings LIVE Game Thread
LAS VEGAS, Nev.-The Las Vegas Raiders play host here today at Allegiant Stadium to the Minnesota Vikings.
Both teams will be holding some starters out, but that simply adds to the weight of the importance of this gridiron battle.
Remember the rule of five. If the Las Vegas Raiders win that key statistical battle, the game is over. For those who don't remember it, it has to do with sacks and turnovers. If the Raiders have three sacks and give up two, that means they are plus one. If they then get four turnovers and give up only one, that means they are plus three. That would give them a plus-four for the day. They want to get to a plus-five ratio every game. Teams that reach the rule of five scenarios win 91 percent of their NFL games on average.
Here’s how to watch:
TV: FOX5 Las Vegas
Venue: Allegiant Stadium
Kick-Off: 1:25 PM PDT / 4:25 PM EDT
FOX5 Las Vegas will be locally producing tomorrow’s preseason game. You can catch Sunday’s game on FuboTV by using the link here.
In the booth will be Beth Mowins on Play-by-Play with Matt Millen and Rich Gannon as Color Commentator.
Radio: KOMP 92.3 FM/Raider Nation Radio 920 AM
Sunday’s preseason game will air on both KOMP 92.3 FM and Raider Nation Radio 920 AM, the latter as the flagship radio station for all Raiders games.
Jason Horowitz replaces Brent Musburger in the booth for play-by-play beginning this season. Horowitz most recently called Army Football games for CBS Sports Network and covered both Westwood One’s NCAA Football and Basketball coverage for the last 13 years. His color analyst is former All-Pro tackle, Lincoln Kennedy, who returns for his third season.
In addition, the Raiders have affiliate stations throughout the nation. Click on the link here for more details.
Today’s game will also be available to listen live on the Official Raiders mobile app.
Please keep checking back, or refreshing the page as we will have constant updates for you!
START OF FIRST QUARTER:
PENALTY: Holding called on the Vikings. 10-yard penalty.
PENALTY: Illegal contact called on the Vikings.
PENALTY: Illegal contact called on the Vikings. Five-yard penalty results in a Raiders 1st down.
SCORING UPDATE #1: 23-yard field goal attempt by Raiders placekicker Daniel Carlson is Good. Raiders lead 3-0 with 5:31 left to go in the first quarter.
PENALTY: Personal foul called on the Vikings. 15-yard penalty will add to Raiders 1st down.
END OF FIRST QUARTER: Raiders lead 3-0, and will have the ball, 3rd and goal, at the Vikings four-yard line.
START OF SECOND QUARTER:
SCORING UPDATE #2: Raiders Jarrett Stidham rushes for a four-yard touchdown. PAT is Good. Raiders lead 10-0 with 14:52 left to go in the second quarter.
PENALTY: Holding called on Raiders Amid Robertson. Five-yard penalty results in an automatic Vikings 1st down.
PENALTY: False start called on Vikings. Five-yard penalty. Remains 1st and goal.
SCORING UPDATE #3: 20-yard field goal attempt by Vikings placekicker Greg Joseph is Good. Raiders lead 10-3 with 8:00 left to go in the first half.
PENALTY: False start called on Vikings. Five-yard penalty. Remains 1st down.
TWO-MINUTE WARNING: Raiders lead 10-3. Vikings will have the ball, 1st and 10, at the Raiders 11-yard line.
SCORING UPDATE #4: 23-yard field goal attempt by Vikings placekicker Greg Joseph is Good. Raiders lead 10-6 with 1:32 left to go in the first half.
PENALTY: Illegal contact called on Vikings. Five-yard penalty results in a Raiders 1st down.
PENALTY: Holding called on Raiders. 10-yard penalty. Remains 1st down.
END OF SECOND QUARTER: Raiders lead 10-6. Raiders will have the ball to start the second half.
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HALFTIME:
It's been a tale of two quarters so far in the Las Vegas Raiders matchup against the Minnesota Vikings.
Quarterback Jarrett Stidham showed off his mobility and ability to step up in the pocket and make throws as the Raiders offense dominated early in the first quarter.
He scored the only touchdown of the game so far by utilizing his legs, scoring his second rushing touchdown this preseason.
The Raiders defense did their part in that time keeping the Vikings from making any meaningful drives on offense, but that wouldn't last for long.
Once the second quarter began, the Vikings went about forcing their will on the Raiders on both sides of the line of scrimmage.
They were able to make good gains running the ball, and on defense have often pressured Stidham.
Even so, the Vikings haven't been able to finish the job when they've been down in the red zone, and have shot themselves in the foot with being called for seven penalties for 66 yards.
Both teams will look to put together more consistent efforts on both sides of the ball when the Raiders receive the ball to start the second-half.
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START OF THIRD QUARTER:
PENALTY: Illegal substitution called on Vikings. Five-yard penalty results in a Raiders 1st down.
SCORING UPDATE #5: Raiders Nick Mullens passes to DJ Turner for a 34-yard touchdown. PAT is No Good. Raiders lead 16-6 with 9:12 left to go in the third quarter.
PENALTY: Holding penalty called on Raiders. Will result in an automatic Vikings 1st down.
SCORING UPDATE #6: Vikings Kellen Mond passes to Albert Wilson for a two-yard touchdown. PAT is Good. Raiders lead 16-13 with 6:24 left to go in the third quarter.
END OF THIRD QUARTER: Raiders lead 16-13, and will have the ball, 1st and goal, at the Vikings three-yard line.
START OF THE FOURTH QUARTER:
SCORING UPDATE #7: Raiders Brittain Brown rushes for a one-yard touchdown. PAT is Good. Raiders lead 23-13 with 13:41 left to go in the game.
SCORING UPDATE #8: 47-yard field goal attempt by Raiders placekicker Daniel Carlson is Good. Raiders lead 26-13 with 6:38 left to go in the game.
SCORING UPDATE #9: Vikings Kellen Mond passes to Albert Wilson for a 20-yard touchdown. PAT is Good. Raiders lead 26-20 with 3:44 left to go in the game.
TWO-MINUTE WARNING: Raiders lead 26-20, and will have the ball, 2nd and 5, at their own 48-yard line.
FINAL: Raiders win 26-20. Raiders improve to 2-0 in the preseason while Vikings fall to 0-1.
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