With the news of an injured Jimmy Garoppolo at halftime, it was next man up mentality for the veteran quarterback Brian Hoyer.
Hoyer played eight seasons with the New England Patriots and was a part of the Super Bowl LIII squad. Despite the emotions of playing his former team, he helped secure a 21-17 victory on Sunday, throwing for 120 yards and a 60 percent completion rate.
The veteran noted his experience around the league, along with the halftime break, allowed for him to be more comfortable entering a game for just the second time this season.
"I've pretty much seen all the situations and really what it comes down to is playing football," he said postgame. "Regardless of the situation, obviously I've played in this offense for a long time.
"Like I said, defense was playing great which gave me the confidence to go out there and just be making sure that I'm making good throws, making good decisions. The offensive line did an incredible job. Blocked really well, run game, pass game, and that gives you a lot of confidence too."
Despite not finding the end zone, Hoyer did just enough to put the Silver and Black within field goal range numerous times thanks to his familiarity of the Patriots defensive schemes.
"Having been there for the last seven years, I know a lot of times on third down they want to take away your best players and for us that would be Davante [Adams] and Jakobi [Meyers] and that was something we were keen in on," he said. "It's something that I've seen in practice over the years a lot of times and so I was just waiting to see, were they going to to do that?"
With the Raiders being uncertain regarding the status of Jimmy Garoppolo, the team may continue to count on an experienced quarterback in Hoyer, who is always ready when his name is called.
View photos from the Raiders' Week 6 matchup against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) hands the ball off to running back Josh Jacobs (8) during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (8) during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer (87) during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer (87) during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer (87) during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (8) during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker (11) during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (8) during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole (6) during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders Daniel Carlson (2) kicks a 25-yard field goal during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Brandon Bolden (34) during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Robert Spillane (41) during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman Jerry Tillery (90) during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Tyree Wilson (9) and defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman Adam Butler (69) during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman Adam Butler (69) during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman Adam Butler (69) during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer (87) during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer (87) during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Marcus Epps (1) on the sidelines during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ameer Abdullah (22) on the sidelines during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Austin Hooper (81) during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) makes a 12-yard touchdown catch during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) celebrates after making a 12-yard touchdown catch during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Kana'i Mauga (43) during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Jakorian Bennett (0) during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Tyree Wilson (9) during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Amik Robertson (21) during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) on the sidelines during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Tyree Wilson (9) on the sidelines during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Divine Deablo (5) during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Amik Robertson (21) during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Divine Deablo (5) and safety Tre'von Moehrig (25) during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) hands the ball off to running back Josh Jacobs (8) during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (8) during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle John Jenkins (95) during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman Adam Butler (69) on the bench during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Brian Hoyer (7) during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker (11) during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer (87) during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer (87) during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (8) during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Brian Hoyer (7) during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker (11) during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker (11) during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle John Jenkins (95) during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Austin Hooper (81) during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Tyler Hall (37) during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Isaac Rochell (96), linebacker Divine Deablo (5) and defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Malcolm Koonce (51) during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle John Jenkins (95) and defensive tackle John Jenkins (95) during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Divine Deablo (5) during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle John Jenkins (95) during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman Adam Butler (69) and defensive end Tyree Wilson (9) during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Robert Spillane (41) and cornerback Tyler Hall (37) during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Robert Spillane (41) during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (8) during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Robert Spillane (41) during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) and defensive tackle Bilal Nichols (91) during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer (87) in the locker room after the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (8) in the locker room after the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive coordinator Patrick Graham and defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) in the locker room after the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Malcolm Koonce (51) and defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) in the locker room after the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) and General Manager Dave Ziegler in the locker room after the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker (11) and Head Coach Josh McDaniels in the locker room after the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Brian Hoyer (7) and Head Coach Josh McDaniels in the locker room after the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
The Las Vegas Raiders huddle in the locker room after the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
