Winning in the NFL is difficult. Just ask the Oakland Raiders, who entered Thursday night’s game against division rival Kansas City with an 0-10 record and on a 16-game losing streak overall, dating to last season. But the Raiders won their first game of this season – and their first in 368 calendar days – against the Chiefs thanks to some patience from their rookie quarterback.

Oakland trailed 20-17 when they took over possession at their own 20-yard line following a field goal. With over nine minutes remaining, orchestrated a lengthy drive that mixed the run and the pass. With 1:46 remaining in the contest, the Raiders faced a 1st and Goal at the Kansas City 9-yard line. Carr lined up in the shotgun with 11 personnel on the field against the Chiefs’ base 3-4 defense:

Oakland has trips to the left with the inside receiver. He will run a post route on this play:

Off the snap Kansas City drops into Cover 3, settling for only three rushers on the play. Watch the move that Jones puts on safety :

Jones utilizes a hard first step to the outside, selling Parker on the corner route. The WR breaks inside on the post, and Carr shows great patience in waiting for Jones to break free:

The touchdown strike caps off a 17 play, 80-yard drive. The offense not only drained 7:21 off the clock but forced time management expert to burn all three timeouts. and the Chiefs advanced to midfield on the ensuing possession, but a fourth down throw fell incomplete and the Raiders were finally able to taste victory. Winning in the NFL is tough ‒ just ask Kansas City.

All video and images courtesy NFL.com and NFL Game Rewind.

Quarterbacks need to review the film, know the game plan, execute the proper footwork and mechanics, read the defense, find the open receiver, deliver the pass and avoid the rush. Mark Schofield, former D3 college quarterback, breaks down the footage for SoSH Football Central.

Mark Schofield

MARK IS A REFORMED LAWYER WHO IS EXCITED TO WORK ON SOMETHING MORE IMPORTANT THAN TWO INSURANCE COMPANIES FIGHTING OVER MONEY: FOOTBALL. HE GRADUATED FROM WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY WHERE HE WAS A FOUR-YEAR LETTER WINNER ON THE FOOTBALL TEAM AS A QUARTERBACK AND SITUATIONAL WIDE-RECEIVER. HE LIVES IN MARYLAND WITH HIS WIFE AND TWO YOUNG CHILDREN.

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