The Las Vegas Raiders suffered a 15-9 loss to the Atlanta Falcons on Monday Night Football, with rookie offensive tackle DJ Glaze addressing the media after the game.
The Raiders made a valiant effort in the final drive, but fell short. The team’s struggles with injuries had taken its toll, and they were unable to capitalize on their chances.
Rookie quarterback Desmond Ridder got the start against his former team, and the Raiders tried to take advantage of Kirk Cousins’ struggling performance. However, the Falcons’ defense held strong, forcing multiple turnovers that gave them prime positioning for field goals.
The Falcons took an early 7-0 lead with a touchdown from Drake London, but the Raiders clawed back with a 52-yard field goal in the second half. The Falcons responded with a safety, taking their lead to 9-3.
In the fourth quarter, Robert Spillane intercepted Kirk Cousins’ pass and gave the Raiders a new chance at life. However, they were unable to take advantage of the opportunity, and the Falcons took over possession with 3:15 left in the game.
The final score was 15-9, with the Falcons emerging victorious despite Ridder’s valiant efforts. DJ Glaze addressed the media, providing insight into his team’s performance and what went wrong.
As the Raiders look to bounce back from this loss, Glaze’s comments offer a glimpse into their mindset and what they’ll need to work on in order to come out on top next time around.
Source: https://www.si.com/nfl/raiders/news/watch-raiders-rookie-dj-glaze-speaks-up-on-falcons-loss-01jfa31mtgk9