Raiders score first touchdown as Las Vegas’ team

Las Vegas Review-Journal

4 years ago

Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs, left, celebrates after scoring with quarterback Der ... — Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs, left, celebrates after scoring with quarterback Derek Carr during the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

The Raiders scored their first touchdown as Las Vegas’ team when Josh Jacobs scored from a yard out with 5:47 left in the first quarter.

The first touchdown in Las Vegas Raiders history.@iAM_JoshJacobs punches it in. #LVvsCAR pic.twitter.com/sci08MuqMk

— Las Vegas Raiders (@Raiders) September 13, 2020

That score put the Raiders ahead 7-3 of the host Carolina Panthers.

Derek Carr set up the touchdown with a 45-yard pass to wide-open rookie wide receiver Henry Ruggs on the preceding play.

The drive, which went eight plays and 75 yards, also was a strong answer to the Panthers taking a 3-0 lead.

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