Las Vegas Raiders at Dallas Cowboys: 3 Surprises in Week 12

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Nov 25, 2021; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) is tackled by Las Vegas Raiders safety Johnathan Abram (24) during the second half at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /

Las Vegas Raiders at Dallas Cowboys: 3 Surprises in Week 12

Play of Johnathan Abram

Since taking over as general manager of the Las Vegas Raiders, Mike Mayock has had a lot of misses in terms of the team’s first-round picks. From Henry Ruggs III to Damon Arnette, to even Clelin Ferrell, Las Vegas’ first-rounders for the most part have been a disappointment, including safety Johnathan Abram.

However, Abram played well in this one, finishing the game as the team leader in tackles, with ten total, including seven that were of the solo variety. He was flying all over the field, played some of the best football we have seen out of him in some time, and his stop on the Cowboys’ two-point try ended up being a huge play in terms of the outcome.

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 25: DeSean Jackson #1 of the Las Vegas Raiders makes a reception under pressure from Jourdan Lewis #26 of the Dallas Cowboys prior to scoring his sides first touchdown during the first quarter of the NFL game between Las Vegas Raiders and Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on November 25, 2021 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

Las Vegas Raiders at Dallas Cowboys: 3 things we learned in Week 12

The Las Vegas Raiders went on the road on Thanksgiving Day and got a much-needed win, beating the Dallas Cowboys in an overtime thriller

This was the kind of win that can help get this Raiders team back on the right track, and possibly make a playoff run. It has been a long time since the Raiders were a playoff contender late in the season, and with the Washington Football Team coming up at home, with the WFT on a short week, a two-game win streak is certainly a possibility.

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