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Las Vegas Raiders at Carolina Panthers: 3 players to watch in Week 1

By Daniel Davis

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 29: Quarterback Derek Carr #4 of the Oakland Raiders warms up before the game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High on December 29, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. The Broncos defeated the Raiders 16-15. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 29: Quarterback Derek Carr #4 of the Oakland Raiders warms up before the game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High on December 29, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. The Broncos defeated the Raiders 16-15. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images) /
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Raiders QB Derek Carr
Raiders QB Derek Carr (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images) /

Las Vegas Raiders at Carolina Panthers: 3 players to watch in Week 1

Derek Carr, QB

It’s obvious that Derek Carr has a chip on his shoulder this year. In a press conference last month he stated he was “tired of being disrespected” when asked whether or not he was opting out. Carr has been given the keys to the kingdom this season, and the Raiders front office went out and made sure they got him the weapons he needs to have a monster season.

Last season, Carr had just over 4,000 yards with 21 touchdowns and eight interceptions. Statistically speaking, it wasn’t his best season, nor was it his worst. The offense was plagued with injuries, as Tyrell Williams was out for a few games while Darren Waller became the No. 1 passing target.

Josh Jacobs led the team in rushing and should have been the league’s Offensive Rookie of the Year.

Where Carr excelled in last season was his completions. He was second in the league last year with a 70.4% completion percentage only behind Drew Brees, and only three quarterbacks went over 70% and those were Carr, Brees, and Ryan Tannehill. Not a bad group of guys to be in a group with.

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