In the absence of Kirk Cousins, who has COVID-19, quarterback Kelle Mond stood out in a 26-20 loss to the Minnesota Vikings against the Raiders in Las Vegas on Sunday.
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Moon was called into the fray in the second quarter in this pre-season duel. After appearing hesitant in his first two attempts at the relay, he finally spotted Albert Wilson in the end zone for the first time in the third quarter.
The 23-year-old athlete added some at the very end of the duel, in a losing cause. He allowed Wilson to get his second major of the game by hitting him with an accurate pass from 20 yards.
Moon eventually had nine of 14 throw-ins and had 119 yards through the air.
The winners had more success thanks to their ground play. Quarterback Jarret Stidham was the first to put six points on the board in a four-yard rush, then running back Brittain Brown only had to go a yard to score a major late in the game.
Behind the Raiders’ center, Nick Mullens was the most successful. The quarterback completed seven of his nine stints but most notably managed a 34-yard touchdown pass when he spotted DJ Turner in the third quarter.
It’s the second win in as many preseason games for the Raiders, who defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 27-11 last week.