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Zach Kruse

Instant analysis and recap of Packers’ 17-13 loss to Raiders in Week 5

The Green Bay Packers gave up a go-ahead touchdown in the fourth quarter and turned the ball over three times during a primetime loss to the Las Vegas Raiders on Monday night at Allegiant Stadium.

The loss dropped the Packers to 2-3 — with two straight losses — entering the Week 6 bye.

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Here is an instant analysis and recap of the Packers’ 17-13 loss to the Raiders in Week 5:

Final score: Raiders 17, Packers 13

1 2 3 4 F
GB (2-3) 3 0 10 0 13
LV (2-3) 0 10 0 7 17

Scoring plays

First quarter

GB 3, LV 0: Anders Carlson 37-yard field goal (2:45)

Second quarter

LV 7, GB 3: Jakobi Myers 9-yard catch (4:09)
LV 10, GB 3: Daniel Carlson 26-yard field goal (2:32)

Third quarter

GB 10, LV 10: A.J. Dillon 5-yard run (8:27)
GB 13, LV 10: Anders Carlson 22-yard field goal (5:24)

Fourth quarter

LV 17, GB 13: Josh Jacobs 2-yard run (14:56)

It was over when...

… Amik Robertson intercepted Jordan Love in front of Christian Watson in the end zone with 44 seconds left in the fourth quarter. Love thought he could get a deep ball to Watson but underthrew it, and Robertson made a terrific play on the ball to seal the win for the Raiders.

Game balls

Oct 9, 2023; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Green Bay Packers linebacker Preston Smith (91) celebrates against the Las Vegas Raiders] in the first half at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

— RB A.J. Dillon: His best game of the season. Dillon’s 20 rushes gained a season-high 76 yards, and he tied the game in the second half with a 5-yard touchdown run.

— OLB Preston Smith: The veteran edge rusher had a sack on third down, a batted pass on third down and two total quarterback hits.

— K Anders Carlson: While his brother missed two field goals, Anders went 3-for-3, including 2-for-2 on field goals.

Key stat

Oct 9, 2023; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Amik Robertson (21) intercepts a pass intended for Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson (9) at the end of the fourth quarter at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

3-1. The Packers lost the turnover battle decisively on Monday night, giving the ball away three times — all on Jordan Love interceptions — while getting just one takeaway. The Raiders came into Week 5 with just one takeaway and a minus-9 turnover differential.

Jordan Love watch

Oct 9, 2023; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) is pressured by Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Adam Butler (69) in the first half at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Monday night might have been Love’s worst start of 2023. He threw three interceptions, including one indefensible decision in the first half that handed the Raiders three points and two in the fourth quarter with the Packers trailing by four points and in Raiders territory. Love completed 16 passes for 182 yards and scrambled twice for 37 yards, but he didn’t have a touchdown pass for the first time this season and his three turnovers were a season-high. He also took two sacks. His passer rating ended up at 33.2.

Play of the game: Love to Watson for 77 yards

Injury updates

Linebacker Quay Walker (knee) and safety Darnell Savage (calf) both left in the first half with injuries. While Savage returned briefly, he and Walker were both ruled out for the game in the second half. Having the bye up next could give both a chance to heal up.

What's next

Oct 8, 2023; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) fumbles the ball during a tackle by New York Jets linebacker Quincy Williams (56) in the fourth quarter at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

The Packers have a bye week in Week 6. Aaron Jones, De’Vondre Campbell, Quay Walker, Darnell Savage and a host of others playing through injuries could use the week off to finally get healthy. Coming out of the bye, the Packers go on the road to play Russell Wilson and the Denver Broncos, who are 1-4 through five games.

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