The Raiders entered the fourth quarter with a 9-6 lead Sunday at Allegiant Stadium, but couldn’t hold on and fell 30-29 to the Jaguars in overtime.

There were some positives in defeat. Tight end Brock Bowers scored three touchdowns in his first game back from a knee injury. Quarterback Geno Smith had his most efficient game of the season.

But it was all for naught in yet another loss for the Raiders (2-6).

Here are six players or factors that either helped or hurt the cause Sunday:

Helped

TE Brock Bowers

Bowers was the best player on the field Sunday and finished with 12 catches for 127 yards.

The 22-year-old, who was selected No. 13 overall in the 2024 draft, showed what a difference maker he can be when he’s healthy. Bowers now has 31 catches for 352 yards in five games this seaso

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