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#2 Derek Carr admits he let Nick Bosa in his head

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It's no secret that everyone wondered what would happen when Derek Carr faced pressure in the pocket, and people got their answer during the Las Vegas Raiders' 28-14 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers last Monday night.

Carr, who went   21 of 32  for two touchdowns, one interception, and 196 yards, seemed to be more affected by Charger player Nick Bosa's post-game critique than the loss itself.  

"We knew once we hit him a few times, he really gets shook," Bosa said after the Chargers' win. "He's been having a great year, but we knew once we get pressure on him, he kind of shuts down and he's not as effective with a crowded pocket, so that was the key to it."

Carr's offense only managed 50 yards during the first half of the game, and while some of that was due to Joshua Jacobs still being out with a toe injury, the quarterback didn't seem to have his usual flair. 

"I just thought it was unfortunate that he'd even think to say it," Carr said about Bosa's comments. "Maybe he was just trying to get under my skin. Which, he did piss me off. So, good job for that."