Carr’s injury sullies Raiders’ victory
OAKLAND >> Derek Carr threw three touchdown passes in the second quarter before leaving the game in the fourth quarter with an injured right leg, putting a serious damper on the Oakland Raiders’ 33-25 win over the Indianapolis Colts on Saturday.
Carr’s injury leaves a dark cloud over the best season for the Raiders (12-3) in 14 years.
Oakland clinched its first playoff berth since 2002 last week and can win the AFC West and earn a first-round bye by winning next week in Denver or if Kansas City loses one of its final two games.
But that is all secondary to Carr’s health right now. The third-year quarterback has led a resurgence in Oakland with 28 TD passes and seven fourth-quarter comebacks this season.
Now the Raiders may have to prepare for life with Penn State’s Matt McGloin at quarterback.
Carr got hurt with Oakland leading 33-14 early in the fourth quarter when he was sacked by Trent Cole. Carr stayed on the ground for several minutes in pain as trainers came out to treat him.
With the crowd chanting “M-V-P! M-V-P!” Carr limped off the field without putting any pressure on his right leg. He was then taken away on a cart. There is no immediate word on the extent of the injury.
Carr’s injury made it a down day all the way around. Andrew Luck threw two interceptions, Frank Gore lost a fumble and Indianapolis (7-8) allowed TDs on five straight drives to be eliminated from the playoffs for the second straight year.