Raiders' Gutsy Play Calling Paid off Against the Jets

To reach success, you sometimes need to take risks.

That was the mindset the Las Vegas Raiders had on Sunday night when they defeated the New York Jets, 16-12, at Allegiant Stadium.

One of the biggest plays of the contest came with just over eight and a half minutes remaining when the Raiders were faced with a fourth-and-1 situation just short of midfield. 

Las Vegas went for it and converted with a 15-yard run by wide receiver DeAndre Carter. While the drive would ultimately result in a turnover, the play granted the Raiders' offense more time and kept the ball out of New York's hands at a critical point in the game.

"I thought at that point, we had the momentum," Raiders Interim Head Coach Antonio Pierce told our own Hondo S. Carpenter Sr. after the game. "It was a play we worked in practice. It got our defense a couple times. 

"It's kind of hard to see little D.C. [DeAndre Carter] right there. And obviously, a great block by Josh Jacobs. But that's just believing in your team. 

"Like, we're right there at the 50-yard line; our defense was playing really good football. I felt we were controlling the game defensively, and I kind of went with my gut."