It defied logic, but there the Raiders were with the football late and a chance to drive and win the game. While most of the night was forgettable for Ridder and the Raiders’ offense, Las Vegas did come alive over their final two offensive series.

Yes, the headline tells the tale -- if you’re here, you’re probably wondering: What’s the deal here? It’s Monday night! There’s a NFL game on ESPN — the Atlanta Falcons and Las Vegas Raiders — and the usual pairing of Joe Buck and Troy Aikman aren’t on the air.

Atlanta Falcons vs. Las Vegas Raiders on Monday Night Football Week 15 kicks off at 5:30 p.m. PT/8:30 p.m. ET. The game will be broadcast on ESPN.