The defensive line harassed Oakland quarterback Derek Carr like no other team this season. It was a long day for the rookie passer.
Chris Long injured his ankle in Week 1 per NFL.com and this was his first game back from the injury. He managed to record his first sack of the season and even had a takeaway.
In the second half Robert Quinn put a big hit on Matt Schaub and the ball came loose (one of two forced fumbles for Quinn in the game). Long even though he lost his helmet dove toward the ball and made the recovery.
Quinn finished the game with three sacks bringing his season total to nine.
Aaron Donald also got in the backfield. He recorded his sixth sack of the year and the rookie No. 13 overall pick continues to make a case for Defensive Rookie of the Year.
The gutsy play by the front four was visible all game. The Rams recorded six sacks and eventually forced Carr out of the game (Oakland presumably feared for his health) and the Raiders struggled to put anything together due to the constant disruption.
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