Las Vegas Raiders: 5 worst moments from the Derek Carr Era

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OAKLAND, CA – DECEMBER 17: Derek Carr No. 4 of the Oakland Raiders fumbles the ball into the end zone for a Dallas Cowboys touchback in the fourth quarter of their NFL game at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on December 17, 2017, in Oakland, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images) /

Las Vegas Raiders: 5 worst moments from the Derek Carr Era

Game Ending Touchback vs the Cowboys

After an unbelievable 2016 season, the Raiders were one of the most discussed teams going into 2017. With even more talent, many even picked them to go to a Super Bowl and win it. Instead, the season would be filled with letdowns. The prime-time game against the Cowboys is perhaps the biggest of them all.

Late in the season, the Raiders once again entered the game looking to keep their playoff hopes alive at 6-7. Facing off against the 7-6 Cowboys in Oakland represented an opportunity to right the ship.

For Carr, he badly needed a quality start on national television. After breaking his ankle in 2016, he was given a massive contract extension that made him the highest-paid player in NFL history. With much expected of him in 2017, he appeared to be a shell of himself at times. Turning the ball over at a higher rate than usual and costing his team games.

However, the Raiders would lose this game and Carr would struggle. Finishing with 171 passing yards and two touchdowns, he did eventually lead the Raiders down the field and put them in a position to win.

Alas, while scrambling to his right, Carr decided to dive for the pylon in an attempt to give his team the win. Instead, the risky play would end with him fumbling through the end zone, giving the Cowboys the ball and all but ending the Raiders’ chances at the playoffs.

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