Stidham helps Raiders nearly shock Niners in his 1st start
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jarrett Stidham throws a 24-yard touchdown pass to tight end Darren Waller during the first half of an NFL football game between the San Francisco 49ers and Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/John Locher]
LAS VEGAS (AP) — In his first NFL start, Jarrett Stidham threw for 365 yards and three touchdowns against the NFL’s top defense — and apologized to his teammates after the game. Stidham was named the Raiders’ starter Wednesday after nine-year veteran Derek Carr was benched. He did just about everything he could for Las Vegas against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday. Stidham finished 23 of 34 passing but threw two interceptions, including a pick in overtime that set up Robbie Gould’s short field goal and gave the 49ers a 37-34 victory that eliminated the Raiders from playoff contention.
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Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jarrett Stidham (3) evades a tackle by San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa (97) during the first half of an NFL football game between the San Francisco 49ers and Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
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Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) keeps his feet inbounds to score on a four-yard touchdown pass while being defended by San Francisco 49ers cornerback Charvarius Ward during the first half of an NFL football game between the San Francisco 49ers and Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
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