What the Raiders are saying after OT win over Ravens

LAS VEGAS — The first game with fans for a regular season game in Allegiant Stadium couldn't be scripted any better.

An overtime game capped off by a Derek Carr 31-yard pass to Zay Jones gave the Las Vegas Raiders a 33-27 victory over the Baltimore Ravens in the season opener for both teams on Monday.

Jones was mobbed by his teammates on the left side of the end zone, celebrating another Monday night home win in front of 61,756 fans.

Raiders coach Jon Gruden praised Jones during training camp and Monday wasn't any different.

“I felt like I died and woke up and died again” Gruden said. “I had multiple lives (like a cat).”

Carr and Jones worked out before in early mornings and it paid off. The former Fresno State star was ecstatic for his teammate.

“Zay is my brother,” Carr said. “He's there every time (working out with him early morning). He's never missed one since he got here. When I needed him the most, he was there for me. I get to celebrate his success. I hope he finds home here for a long time.”

Last season the Raiders defeated the Saints 34-24 without the attendance of fans because of COVID-19 protocols.

The Raiders thought they had the winner in overtime when Bryan Edwards had a 33-yard reception for a touchdown.

On replay, however, Edwards was ruled down just short of the goal line, and several plays later Carr's pass was intercepted when the ball bounced Willie Snead's chest.

The Ravens got the ball back, but Carl Nassib came up big with a forced fumble that was recovered by Darius Philon.