The Riverside Press-Enterprise
Raiders pick off Packers in MNF win
Linebacker Robert Spillane had just one career interception before Monday night, and cornerback Amik Robertson received just his second start in five games this season.
Both players were critical to the Las Vegas Raiders’ 17-13 victory over the Green Bay Packers in a game that ended after deadline on Monday night.
Spillane intercepted two passes by Green Bay quarterback Jordan Love, and Robertson made the gamesealing pick in the end zone as the Raiders stopped a three-game skid.
“One of the best interceptions I’ve ever seen in my life,” Spillane said of Robertson. “Fifty yards down the field, to be able to contort his body, high point the football and end the game like that, what an outstanding play by a player who’s been gnawing at the bit to get on the field.”
The Raiders’ offense did just enough, with Jimmy Garoppolo completing 22 of 31 passes for 208 yards and a touchdown while throwing his Nfl-high seventh interception. Jakobi Meyers caught seven passes for 75
yards and a TD, and former Packer Davante Adams had four catches for 45 yards.
Love was 16 of 30 for 182 yards and the three picks. He has thrown five interceptions in the past two games.
“I’ve got to be better,” Love said. “I’ve got to take care of the ball.”
Both offenses struggled. The Raiders (2-3) gained 279 yards and the Packers (2-3) finished with 285.
Robertson secured the victory when he intercepted a pass in the end zone with 44 seconds left.
“I played receiver in high school,” Robertson said. “I’m an offensive player
playing defense.”
KELCE EXPECTED TO PLAY THURSDAY >> Travis Kelce is expected to be available when the Kansas City Chiefs play the Denver Broncos on Thursday night, despite hurting his ankle when he slipped on the turf in last weekend’s win over the Minnesota Vikings.
He went through a walkthrough Tuesday and Chiefs coach Andy Reid said he would be on the field for practice with the expectation that he will also be on the field Thursday night.
“He’s got quite a little bit of treatment on it and he’s feeling better, which is good,” Reid said. “I’m just going to see, see how he moves around, see how he feels. He’s always been honest with me on things like that, and just see how he does.”
INJURIES AND ADDITIONS >> The Vikings will place wide receiver Justin Jefferson on injured reserve, according to a person with knowledge of the decision, forcing the 2022 NFL Offensive Player of the Year to miss at least the next four games because of a hamstring injury.
The person confirmed the decision to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Tuesday because the Vikings had not finalized the move . ... The Buffalo Bills addressed their injury depleted secondary depth by signing cornerback 12-year veteran cornerback Josh Norman to their practice squad on Tuesday. Norman played two games last season with Carolina . ... Dolphins rookie running back De’von Achane reportedly will miss multiple weeks after suffering a knee injury in Miami’s win over the New York Giants.
Achane leads the league with 12.1 yards per carry.