NAPA, Calif. – The Oakland Raiders got off to a false start to their exhibition season.
Right tackle Menelik Watson's penalty before the first snap of the preseason opener Friday night set the tone in a 10-6 loss to the Minnesota Vikings that left the Raiders with much to work on this week.
There were 13 penalties, numerous dropped passes, missed tackles and blown coverages as the first-team offense generated just one first down on three drives and the starting defense struggled to get off the field.
There were a few bright spots, including a 23-yard run for Darren McFadden on his only carry and solid performances from fellow running backs Maurice Jones-Drew and Latavius Murray.
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