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HOUSTON, TX – OCTOBER 27: Derek Carr #4 of the Oakland Raiders looks to pass under pressure by Charles Omenihu #94 of the Houston Texans in the fourth quarter at NRG Stadium on October 27, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images) /

Raiders offensive line is elite

The Raiders went into Sunday’s game with all five of their starting offensive lineman for the first time this season. But shortly after the start of the first quarter, center Rodney Hudson went down with an ankle injury which resulted in him being carted off and done for the day. Andre James would then replace Hudson for the remainder of the game.

Despite the early loss of Hudson, the Raiders offensive line put together another stout performance, giving Derek Carr a clean pocket throughout the day. This was the second consecutive game in a row that Carr was not sacked and the fourth game this season that the offensive line didn’t allow Carr to hit the turf.

The front five paved the way for the running attack — averaging just over four yards per carry, with a collective effort led by Josh Jacobs and Deandre Washington.

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