The Raiders threw last week’s game to the Redskins, losing 27-7. They lost yesterday 16-10 but seemed to put in some effort. Oakland’s black offensive line, however, yesterday once again failed to block for their white quarterback Derek Carr, who now has a broken back. I guess he had it coming for daring to stand for the national anthem.
From NFL.com:
Derek Carr’s return to action is on hold.
Raiders coach Jack Del Rio told reporters Monday that his star quarterback is dealing with a transverse process fracture in his back.
“There’s a real good chance he’ll miss this week,” Del Rio said of Carr’s status for Sunday’s clash with the Ravens, noting that the signal-caller’s time on the shelf “could be as short as two weeks.”
A back injury of this nature typically comes with a two-to-six-week recovery period. It’s worth noting this is the same injury that plagued Tony Romo with the Cowboys back in 2014.
Carr left Sunday’s 16-10 loss Denver during the third quarter after being hit by a pair of Broncos defenders on his way to the ground. After a visit to the medical tent, the fourth-year starter walked to the locker room and did not return.
