ALAMEDA Antonio Brown Jersey White , Calif. (AP) — The Oakland Raiders took the opening kickoff, marched down the field and scored a touchdown. Then the offense stumbled most of the rest of the way in the latest loss in a down season in Oakland.That’s been a pattern that has repeated itself far too often this year. Starting games fast hasn’t been a major issue for the Raiders, who are fifth-best in the league this season with 34 points on the opening drive of the game.Things just seem to go downhill after that, with Oakland’s offense sputtering and ranking as the third-worst at scoring with just 1.32 points per drive after that.That’s what happened in Sunday’s 34-17 loss at Baltimore as the Raiders (2-9) drove 81 yards on the opening possession capped by Doug Martin’s 1-yard run and scored just 10 points the rest of the way. The only other TD came on Oakland’s first drive of the second half.“It’s a credit to our guys for starting fast each half,” coach Jon Gruden said. “We take a lot of pride in that. We had a couple offensive pass interference penalties that really slowed us down and put us behind in the stakes yesterday. We didn’t have the ball very often in the second half, quite honestly. After the touchdown drive to make 20-17, I think we had a three-and-out. Then when we got the ball back, we were down by 10. We didn’t have many possessions in the second half. I think that would help, quite honestly. I have to do a better job, I’ll just leave it at that.”The Raiders average nearly 2 yards more per play on the first drive than they do the rest of the game as the script Gruden gives quarterback Derek Carr each week has worked well for the most part.Carr has the third-highest rating on the first drive of the game at 128.6, trailing only Patrick Mahomes and Drew Brees. But while those two maintain a high level of efficiency throughout, Carr’s numbers take a big drop as he ranks in the bottom third of quarterbacks the rest of the way with an 88.8 rating.It’s been a trying year for Carr, who has lost No. 1 running back Marshawn Lynch to an injury, No. 1 receiver Amari Cooper to a trade and has played behind an offensive line with two rookies at tackle who have struggled.Left tackle Kolton Miller had a rough stretch in the middle of the year when he was playing on an injured knee but has fared better the past two weeks. Right tackle Brandon Parker has had his issues of late, allowing sacks to Matt Judon on three straight plays from scrimmage for Oakland at one juncture in the second half.Carr has been sacked 35 times already this season, the most for a Raiders quarterback through 11 games since 2006 and the third most overall in the league. Carr has been sacked just one fewer time this season than he was in all of 2016 and ’17 combined when he was one of the NFL’s best-protected passers.“I look forward to someday, where we have a lot of pieces in place and we have some continuity, and everybody is used to playing with one another,” Gruden said. “I just think this guy has a real high ceiling and he has a lot of pride in his performance.”NOTES: DE Jacquies Smith (Achilles) will undergo surgery and miss the rest of the season. … DT Justin Ellis is expected to be activated from IR and play this week after hurting his foot in the season opener. … The Raiders waived WR-CB Johnny Holton from the active roster and CB Arrion Springs from the practice squad. Gruden said the team is planning to sign TE Darren Waller off the Ravens practice squad. Taking a look at undrafted free agent Alec Ingold."WhiteFanposts Fanshots Raiders StoriesScheduleRosterStatsYahoo Raiders NewsYahoo Raiders Team PageYahoo Raiders ReportYahoo Raiders Depth ChartYahoo Raiders TransactionsYahoo Raiders PhotosOdds About Masthead Community Guidelines StubHub ✕Raiders 2019 UDFA scouting report: FB Alec Ingold has a legitimate chance to make the teamNew,26commentsTaking a look at undrafted free agent Alec Ingold. PDTShareTweetShareShareRaiders 2019 UDFA scouting report: FB Alec Ingold has a legitimate chance to make the teamJeff Hanisch-USA TODAY SportsAlec Ingold, FB, Wisconsin Measurables6’0” Bo Jackson Jersey White , 242 lbsStats2018: 26 carries, 143 yards (5.3 avg), 6 touchdowns2017: 10 carries, 25 yards (2.5 avg), 3 touchdowns2016: 18 carries, 43 yards (2.4 avg), 2 touchdowns2015: 49 carries, 131 yards (2.7 avg), 6 touchdownsAwards2018 Academic All-Big Ten2017 Academic All-Big Ten2016 Academic All-Big TenStrengthsA one-year starter at Wisconsin, Ingold didn’t see many carries throughout his career, but he made the most of them averaging a touchdown every 5.6 touches. He is a natural lead blocker, and was primarily used in this role in Wisconsin’s I-formations. He was an extension of their offensive line, as he is a physical player that plays with great pad level. Ingold had zero fumbles in his collegiate career. He is a competitor and has experience on Special Teams. WeaknessesWhile he can get the job done, Ingold lacks elite athleticism and will never be a threat as a ball-carrier in the NFL. He also does not bring much value to the passing game as he didn’t run many routes in college, and his pass-pro could be improved. VerdictOverall, Ingold was arguably the best fullback in his class, and he was the only player at his position to be invited to the Senior Bowl and Scouting Combine. He is an asset as a lead blocking fullback, and he impressed at the Senior Bowl under the Raiders coaching staff. Fit With RaidersAfter a disappointing season from Kieth Smith, Ingold will have a legitimate chance to unseat him as the Raiders starting fullback if he impresses in camp. While he didn’t have many opportunities in college, Ingold made the most of them and displayed his grittiness. He could be a nice complement to Josh Jacobs in the Raiders backfield, and his style of play fits the “Gruden Grinder” mold that the Raiders head coach loves.