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Another Disputed Fumble Call Goes Against the Saints when Shough Loses Ball in Loss to Raiders

Kirk Cousins passed for 248 yards and three touchdowns as Las Vegas overcame an 11-point deficit and four fourth-quarter turnovers.

  • On Sunday, the Las Vegas Raiders overcame an 11-point second-half deficit to defeat the New Orleans Saints 35-27, remaining unbeaten at 3-0 under rookie coach Klint Kubiak and quarterback Kirk Cousins.
  • The Raiders rallied with 19 unanswered second-half points, capitalizing on four consecutive fourth-quarter turnovers as New Orleans quarterback Tyler Shough struggled late in the game.
  • A pivotal fourth-quarter ruling upheld as a fumble after Raiders defensive end Malcolm Koonce hit Shough sparked frustration; the Saints noted similarities to a Week 1 game against Detroit involving defensive end Chase Young.
  • Mark Butterworth, the NFL's vice president of instant replay, explained the ruling differed because Shough lacked ball control; officials determined the hand was not moving forward with control during contact.
  • The Saints host Atlanta on Monday, October 5, while the Raiders prepare to host Kansas City next Sunday, after coach Kellen Moore acknowledged the team's missed opportunities.
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Another disputed fumble call goes against the Saints when Shough loses ball in loss to Raiders

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans Saints coach Kellen Moore held his arms out with his palms up early in the fourth quarter, then waved one arm toward the officials dismissively.

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