The Raiders won a shootout in Carolina, 34 to 30, in a game with seven lead changes and plenty of excitement, including the debut of Henry Ruggs III and a three-touchdown performance from Josh Jacobs.
Kicker Daniel Carlson did his part, as well. He was perfect on his four PAT attempts and hit a 54-yard field goal, good for a career-high. That kick came at a key time, in the third quarter after a three-and-out by the Panthers.
1-0 let’s goooooo https://t.co/FoadsyREKk
— Daniel Carlson (@DanielCarlson38) September 13, 2020
Carlson’s boot helped erase a big mistake from quarterback Derek Carr, who was called for intentional grounding on the drive. After that play from Carr, Las Vegas faced a 3rd and 21, but the QB found running back Jalen Richard for a short reception and nice a run after the catch, setting up Carlson’s boot.
This is a fantastic start to the season for Carlson. He struggled last year after a stellar rookie campaign for the Raiders. From the looks of the defense so far, points will be at a premium, and Carlson only increased coach Jon Gruden’s faith in his field-goal unit after Week 1.
