Falcons Halt Losing Streak, Raiders' Skid Continues

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The Atlanta Falcons (7-7) snapped a four-game losing streak by beating the Las Vegas Raiders 15-9. Running back Bijan Robinson rushed for 125 yards, and Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins threw for 112 yards and a touchdown. The Raiders (2-12) have now lost 10 games in a row, their longest losing streak since 2014. Injuries have plagued the Raiders, with quarterbacks and running backs sidelined, including Maxx Crosby, who will undergo season-ending ankle surgery. Desmond Ridder, the Raiders' third-string quarterback, threw for 208 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions in his first start this season.

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