NFL: Raiders make winning start in Las Vegas

Quarterback Derek Carr led the way, throwing three touchdown passes to calmly engineer his side’s fightback

The Las Vegas Raiders claimed victory over the New Orleans Saints (Isaac Brekken/AP)

The Las Vegas Raiders celebrated their debut in their new home city with a 34-24 comeback win over the New Orleans Saints on Monday night.

Although fans were not allowed into the Allegiant Stadium for the first match since the team’s move from Oakland, the Raiders began their new life in style as they overcame an early 10-point deficit.