Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) celebrates after throwing a touchdown pass to tight end Darren Waller (83) during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Sept. 21, 2020, in Las Vegas.
(AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)LAS VEGAS ā Derek Carr and the Las Vegas Raiders delivered a performance worthy of their fancy new home.
Carr threw three touchdown passes and the Raiders gave their new fans in Las Vegas plenty to celebrate even if they werenāt allowed in the stadium by beating the New Orleans Saints 34-24 on Monday night.
Las Vegas converted 10 of 17 third downs and also went for it successfully twice on fourth down.
Alec Ingold recovered for Las Vegas and Carr threw a 1-yard TD to Waller on fourth down to give the Raiders their first lead of the game at 24-17.