Raiders report card: Rating their play in loss to Broncos

Defensive play highlighted the day for Oakland in a near-miss against Denver Sunday.|
PHIL BARBER
THE PRESS DEMOCRAT

QUARTERBACK: C?Derek Carr made some nice throws but his two turnovers were critical.

RUNNING BACK: C?Halfbacks invisible but FB Reece caught 7 passes.

WIDE RECEIVERS: C?Tough game for Seth Roberts.

OFFENSIVE LINE: C?Four sacks the norm against Denver defense.

DEFENSIVE LINE: B?Breakout game for Mario Edwards (6 tackles).

LINEBACKERS: B?Sack, pass defensed for Malcolm Smith.

DEFENSIVE BACKS: A?Charles Woodson (2 ints) paced inspired unit.

SPECIAL TEAMS: C?Superb game for the punter, not for the kicker.

COACHING/OVERALL: C?Raiders have come a long way - but not far enough.

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