Watch: Marcus Mariota throws his first touchdown pass of the season for the Las Vegas Raiders
Updated Dec 17, 2020;
Posted Dec 17, 2020
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) celebrates after tight end Darren Waller (83) scored a touchdown against the Los Angeles Chargers during the first half Thursday night. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)AP
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Marcus Mariota wasted little time making an impact for the Las Vegas Raiders Thursday night.
The backup quarterback, who came on for injured starter Derek Carr, threw a beautiful 35-yard touchdown pass to tight end Darren Waller in the second quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers. Mariota, who has accuracy issues with the deep pass in the past, dropped a dime to Waller.
Marcus Mariota’s performance during his Las Vegas Raiders debut draws Twitter praise from his former Tennessee Titans teammates
Updated Dec 18, 2020;
Posted Dec 18, 2020
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Marcus Mariota produced a strong debut with the Raiders on Thursday night. (AP Photo/Jeff Bottari)AP
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Marcus Mariota’s debut with the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday night drew praise from coach Jon Gruden, his teammates and from the Los Angeles Chargers.
However, the most interesting compliments came from Mariota’s former teammates with the Tennessee Titans, where Mariota spent the first five years of his career before he signed with the Raiders in March. The comments on Twitter by his former teammates showed how much love and respect they still have for Mariota.
Watch: Justin Herbert fires a touchdown pass for the Los Angeles Chargers
Updated Dec 17, 2020;
Posted Dec 17, 2020
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) throws against the Las Vegas Raiders Thursday night. (AP Photo/David Becker)AP
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Los Angeles Chargers’ quarterback Justin Herbert moved one step closer to setting a new NFL rookie record.
Hebert fired a 10-yard touchdown pass to tight end Hunter Henry during the first quarter of their game against the Las Vegas Raiders Thursday night.
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Herbert’s touchdown pass gave the Chargers’ a 7-0 lead.
Justin Herbert comes up clutch for the second consecutive week in the Los Angeles Chargers’ OT win
Updated Dec 17, 2020;
Posted Dec 17, 2020
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (No. 10) scores the game-winning touchdown in the Chargers’ 30-27 overtime win over the Las Vegas Raiders Thursday night. (AP Photo/David Becker)AP
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Justin Herbert needed two tries, but he finally scored the game-winning touchdown.
The Los Angeles Chargers quarterback scored on 1-yard quarterback sneak for the game-winning touchdown in the Chargers’ 30-27 overtime win over the Las Vegas Raiders Thursday night.
Herbert nearly blew the game for the Chargers (5-9) after he fumbled while attempting his first sneak attempt on the previous play. The football was knocked out his hands and the ball bounced into the end zone. The ball was recovered Chargers’ fullback Gabe Nabers in the end zone. However, by rule a fumble that advances forward in the final two minutes of the ga
Marcus Mariota earned nearly an extra $1 million after his debut with the Las Vegas Raiders: Report
Updated Dec 18, 2020;
Posted Dec 18, 2020
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Marcus Mariota reportedly could have earned an extra $1 million by achieving incentive clauses in his contract, according to a report. (AP Photo/David Becker)AP
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Marcus Mariota’s debut with the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday night was a success for him on the field. His debut was also a financial success.
The quarterback came on after starter Derek Carr suffered a groin injury in the second quarter during the Raiders’ 30-27 overtime loss to the Los Angeles Chargers.