Las Vegas Raiders vs Saints Final 34-24
The Las Vegas Raiders win their first game at Allegiant Stadium against the Saints. Las Vegas posts comeback win in a first home game in the 2020 season. Even without a crowd in Allegiant Stadium, the Raiders have proved they are worthy of a new home in Las Vegas. The 2020 NFL season is going to be a tough one as the pandemic has put a hold on attendees at arenas around the nation.
Here’s what Allegiant Stadium looked like as fans and famous Raider Nation watched from the outside of the Las Vegas arena and sports bars that have reopened on the eve of game day in Las Vegas. Sports bars opened up and are serving now in Las Vegas.
Raiders Inaugural Home Opener at Allegiant Stadium
This is a game that be etched in the history books as the Raiders vs the Saints battle it out in a high scoring final that Las Vegas was rooting for.
Raider Nation and fans alike took to the new Allegiant Stadium to cheer their team to victory as they watch from a make-shift television just outside of the main gates of the arena.
The Game Stats and Yardage
Carr completed 28 of 38 passes for 328 yards and three touchdowns to no interceptions. He outperformed his Saints counterpart, Brees, who completed 26 of 38 passes for 312 yards, with a touchdown and an interception. Kamara led all players in all-purpose yards, rushing 13 times for 79 yards and catching nine passes for 95 more. Jacobs rushed 27 times for 88 yards.
But perhaps the biggest factor in Las Vegas’ win was this: The Raiders were called for three penalties for 13 yards, compared to 10 penalties for 129 yards for the Saints. The final score 34-24. The Las Vegas Raiders are now 2-0 in the league.