Raiders at Cleveland Browns: Instant reactions from Week 15

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Dec 20, 2021; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) and holder A.J. Cole (6) celebrate after Carlson kicked the game-winning field goal as Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Malik Jackson (97) walks off the field during the fourth quarter at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports /

The Las Vegas Raiders hit the road to take on the Cleveland Browns in Week 15, and here are our instant reactions from the 16-14 victory inside FirstEnergy Stadium.

Going into the game with a 6-7 record, and in desperate need to get their season back on track, the Las Vegas Raiders were in a good spot against the Cleveland Browns. The Browns were ravaged by COVID-19 before this matchup, forcing the game to get moved from Saturday to Monday, but they still were unable to get many of their stars off of reserve.

As we take a quick look back at this matchup, here are our instant reactions from the Week 15 AFC battle.

Raiders at Cleveland Browns: Instant reactions from Week 15

Daniel Carlson is money

Earlier this month, the Raiders made an investment in both A.J. Cole and Daniel Carlson, two of the better young specialists in the NFL. On the same day that Cole was named to his first Pro Bowl, Daniel Carlson showed once again why he is one of the best field goal kickers in the NFL.

With Las Vegas scoring only one touchdown, and the weather a factor, Carlson was money once again, nailing three field goals, including a 48-yarder to win the game. He actually blasted the kick through twice, as the Browns called a field goal to ice him, but in the end, his right leg sent the Raiders to win No. 7.

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