The Raiders nearly lost to a Browns team missing 18 players, including eight starters.
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The Raiders’ victory wasn’t pretty, but they will take it. Still, they missed several chances to put away a hurting Browns team.
Derek Carr led a late drive that produced Daniel Carlson’s game-winning, 48-yard field goal as time expired Monday. The Raiders (7-7), who had lost five of six games, kept alive their playoff hopes.
Brady remains the +135 favorite at BetMGM after entering Sunday at -175. But reigning league MVP Aaron Rodgers has closed the gap and essentially made it a two-man race.
The Raiders are looking to cling onto any playoff hopes with a win over the Cleveland Browns.
The full rosters are set to be unveiled on Wednesday for the Feb. 6 game at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
The Raiders are finally able to take on the Cleveland Browns after the game was moved from Saturday to Monday due to a COVID-19 outbreak.
Raiders’ cornerback Nate Hobbs has been added to the reserve/ COVID-19 list and will miss Monday’s 2 p.m. game against the Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium. Tight end Darren Waller listed among the inactives.
Baker Mayfield and Case Keenum, along with coach Kevin Stefanski, remain on the COVID list and will all miss Monday’s game against the Raiders.
With third-string QB Nick Mullens slated to start for the Browns, the Raiders moved from 3-point underdogs to consensus 3-point favorites at Las Vegas sportsbooks.
The Lions dominated the Cardinals as 13-point underdogs in a stunning 30-12 victory and the Saints bullied the Buccaneers as 11½-point underdogs in a shocking 9-0 win.
The National Hockey league and the National Basketball Association took measures Sunday to try and control the COVID-19 outbreak sweeping both leagues.
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Cleveland got in an extra practice on Saturday and hopes to get a few players back off the reserve/COVID list with an extra 48 hours to prepare for Monday’s game at FirstEnergy Stadium.
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