Raiders’ Khalil Mack passed for sack title by Texans’ J.J. Watt
Raiders’ Khalil Mack passed for sack title by Texans’ J.J. Watt
KANSAS CITY — Khalil Mack had no idea how many sacks he needed for the league crown, and was quite surprised to hear J.J. Watt had three Sunday to wear it.
The Raiders’ defensive end was locked on Sunday’s game at Arrowhead, and didn’t like his team’s focus early.
Derek Carr hurt his hand on a helmet late in the game; X-rays afterward were negative.
Amerson has been a revelation since Washington cut the cornerback and the Raiders claimed him off waivers Sept. 22.
Latavius Murray needed 36 yards to finish the AFC rushing leader, and had 31 on 11 carries.
Michael Crabtree needed eight receptions to hit 90 and cash in on a $300,000 incentive.
Sunday marked the 15th straight game that the Raiders either led in the fourth quarter or had the ball down by seven points or fewer. …
Amerson’s touchdown was the Raiders’ first defensive score since cornerback Keith
McGill’s 18-yard fumble return Dec. 28, 2014, at Denver.
Vic Tafur is a San Francisco Chronicle staff writer.