A LAST-SECOND field goal helped the Las Vegas Raiders overcome a Covid-ravaged Cleveland Browns 16-14 last night.
The Browns put up a valiant fight despite missing their top-two quarterbacks, with third-stringer Nick Mullens in charge of leading the team around the field.
The 26-year-old struggled early, giving up a 10-0 first-half lead before conducting a third-quarter charge that led to a Nick Chubb touchdown run.
Although Las Vegas kicker Daniel Carlson nailed a 40-yard field goal at the top of the fourth quarter to extend the Raiders’ lead back to six, Mullens responded with an 80-yard drive and found Harrison Bryant in the end zone to put the Browns on the cusp of an improbable victory.
But Raiders quarterback Derek Carr hit back with a clutch drive of his own which culminated in Carlson’s 48-yard attempt sailing between the goalposts as the clock hit zero.
Meanwhile, the Minnesota Vikings kept their playoff hopes alive with a 17-9 victory over the Chicago Bears.
Quarterback Kirk Cousins threw for two touchdowns in the win as the Bears were left to rue multiple costly errors in their third-straight defeat.
Some player in his prime
Stood up in that first test when someone needed too.
Great support play , he loved following Drico in 2009 .
One hell of a player, really stood out as a Lion. One club man. Best wishes.
The autobiography has got to be called – ‘lions tours and injuries’ – great flanker even if he did spend most of his time out wide.
A fantastic player and career. Considering his injury record he’s been astonishingly successful.
Hopefully his injuries don’t cause him too much trouble going forward.
A legendary lion.
A show pony who got dump tackled over the sideline by Paddy Wallace!!
A marvellous player. A real barn storming back row forward. Great to watch