In Week 15, the Oakland Raiders lost to the Dallas Cowboys in a thrilling showdown between promising young quarterbacks Derek Carr and Dak Prescott. The Raiders were within striking distance against Dallas with Carr having an opportunity to score late in the game but then had a costly fumble right before entering the end zone.

The failed touchdown run by Carr proved to be the difference in the game for Oakland, but although he came up short, the face of the Raiders franchise admits he would've gone for it again if given the chance, via ESPN's Paul Gutierrez.

“From a competitive standpoint, I'd try it, but with better technique, two hands, I don't know, but something to where we don't lose the game,” Carr said. “But from making that decision, I think I'd go for it again.”

With the Raiders losing to the Cowboys, the team's chances of clinching a playoff berth with the AFC Wild Card are slim to none. Oakland's season will likely come to an end without a return to the postseason and some changes needed on both sides of the football.

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The Raiders have to have a lot of things go their way in the final two weeks of the regular season in order to slip into the playoff picture. Oakland will have to come out on top against the Philadelphia Eagles while also having other scenarios going their way.

As for Carr, the 26-year-old quarterback is having a bit of a down season in comparison to last year's breakout performance. The Fresno State product has thrown for 3,113 yards, 20 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions. He's thrown four more interceptions and eight fewer touchdowns when compared to last year.

Carr and company will finish out their regular-season campaign against the Eagles in Week 16 and the division rival Los Angeles Chargers in Week 17.