Miami Dolphins at Las Vegas Raiders review: Studs and Duds

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Sep 26, 2021; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders running back Peyton Barber (31) carries the ball in overtime against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium. The Raiders defeated the Dolphins 31-28 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

Miami Dolphins at Las Vegas Raiders review: Studs and Duds

Studs: Peyton Barber and the Raiders rushing attack

The Raider rushing attack is still not where we hoped it would be but we finally have our first 100-yard rushing performance of the season. If you had bet that it would be Peyton Barber that would be the first Raider running back to achieve this, you probably made a nice chunk of change this weekend.

Barber was a late addition to the team off of the Washington practice squad and has shown that he perhaps deserves a long-term role on this team even after Josh Jacobs returns. Gruden and Mayock have a decision to make when Jalen Richard returns from injured reserve as Barber is making a great case for a roster spot.

The veteran back broke off a few big runs in key situations including a 27 yarder that essentially decided the game in overtime. Barber finished the day with 142 yards from scrimmage and a touchdown and has shown that he can be relied on until Josh Jacobs is healthy.

He very nearly had a disastrous fumble on the goal line but since Alec Ingold was there to recover we won’t hold it against him.

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