BIG IMPRESSION
The Raiders lost their ninth straight game after dropping a 28-13 contest against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Despite keeping the game close for more than a half, the Silver and Black could not close it out in the fourth quarter. Baker Mayfield's heroics as a passer (completing 18-of-29 passes for 295 yards with three touchdowns and two interceptions) and Rachaad White's dominance as a runner (17 carries for 90 yards and a score) were too much for the Raiders to overcome playing with the third-string quarterback in the fourth quarter.
KEYS TO VICTORY
The Buccaneers dominated the game from start to finish behind an efficient offense that kept the defense guessing. Though the Raiders forced three first-half turnovers from Mayfield, the former No. 1 overall pick made amends for his miscues with a stellar second-half performance that helped the Buccaneers pull away in the fourth quarter. The Raiders deserve credit for their effort and toughness, but the overall execution from the offense and defense needed to be better to get it done against a good team.
RIDDER'S REVIEW
The Raiders' QB3 was thrust into action after a third-quarter injury to Aidan O'Connell. As an emergency fill-in, Ridder displayed impressive poise and composure, leading the offense on a scoring drive (field goal) and a 10-play close-out drive at the end of the contest. The veteran completed 12-of-18 throws for 101 yards, including a 25-yard toss to Brock Bowers and a 20-yard flip to Jakobi Meyers.
UNSUNG HERO
Tre'von Moehrig enjoyed one of the best games of his career against the Buccaneers. The fourth-year pro finished with eight tackles, three passes defensed, a half-sack and a fumble recovery. The spectacular stat line reflects an impressive individual effort that showcased his versatility and disruptive potential as a designated playmaker near the line of scrimmage.
OFFENSIVELY SPEAKING
The Raiders offense continues to show promise under the direction of interim offensive coordinator Scott Turner. The unit has improved its execution and displayed better balance under a crafty play-caller intent on featuring the team's top playmakers (Bowers, Meyers and Michael Mayer). Though the running game did not fare well against the Buccaneers (25 rushing attempts for 91 rush yards), the commitment to the run forces opponents to respect a balanced approach from the Silver and Black.
DEFENSIVELY SPEAKING
The Raiders could not contain the Buccaneers' well-choreographed offense. Part of the struggles could be attributed to the team's inability to disrupt Mayfield's rhythm as a passer after he settled down after halftime. Mayfield picked apart the defense with various quick-rhythm throws to six different pass catchers on various drop-back and play-action concepts. With the running game also posing problems with White running wild on the perimeter, the Raiders defense could never seize control of the game.
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The locker room prior to the Las Vegas Raiders' arrival for their regular season away game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Amari Gainer's (53) locker in the locker room prior to the Raiders' arrival for their regular season away game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell's (12) pads in the locker room prior to the Raiders' arrival for their regular season away game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers' (89) pads in the locker room prior to the Raiders' arrival for their regular season away game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle Thayer Munford Jr.'s (77) pads in the locker room prior to the Raiders' arrival for their regular season away game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Sincere McCormick's (28) pads in the locker room prior to the Raiders' arrival for their regular season away game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Jack Jones' (18) helmet in the locker room prior to the Raiders' arrival for their regular season away game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
A view of Raymond James Stadium before the Las Vegas Raiders' regular season away game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Las Vegas Raiders Head Coach Antonio Pierce arrives to the regular season away game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders Assistant General Manager Champ Kelly arrives to the regular season away game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders General Manager Tom Telesco arrives to the regular season away game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) arrives to the regular season away game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell (12) arrives to the regular season away game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Amari Gainer (53) arrives to the regular season away game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) arrives to the regular season away game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Janarius Robinson (97) arrives to the regular season away game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders Assistant Head Coach Marvin Lewis arrives to the regular season away game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Sincere McCormick (28) arrives to the regular season away game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ameer Abdullah (8) arrives to the regular season away game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Tyree Wilson (9) arrives to the regular season away game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders center Andre James (68) arrives to the regular season away game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Zach Carter (93) arrives to the regular season away game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end K'Lavon Chaisson (44) warming up before the regular season away game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders guard Jackson Powers-Johnson (58) on the bench before the regular season away game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer (87) warming up before the regular season away game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders interim offensive coordinator Scott Turner on the bench before the regular season away game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Desmond Ridder (10) walks down the tunnel before the regular season away game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell (12) walks down the tunnel before the regular season away game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders long snapper Jacob Bobenmoyer (50) warming up before the regular season away game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ameer Abdullah (8) walks down the tunnel before the regular season away game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) warming up before the regular season away game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ameer Abdullah (8) warming up before the regular season away game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle Thayer Munford Jr. (77) warming up before the regular season away game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Sincere McCormick (28) warming up before the regular season away game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell (12) warming up before the regular season away game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole (6) warming up before the regular season away game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) warming up before the regular season away game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle John Jenkins (95) warming up before the regular season away game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Harrison Bryant (84) warming up before the regular season away game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) warming up before the regular season away game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Amari Gainer (53) warming up before the regular season away game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) signs autographs for fans before the regular season away game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle DJ Glaze (71) signs autographs for fans before the regular season away game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
The Las Vegas Raiders returners huddle in the tunnel before the regular season away game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders Assistant Head Coach Marvin Lewis walks down the tunnel before the regular season away game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
The Las Vegas Raiders offense huddles in the tunnel before the regular season away game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Darnay Holmes (30) warming up before the regular season away game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Jack Jones (18) warming up before the regular season away game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) walks down the tunnel before the regular season away game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) warming up before the regular season away game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole (6) warming up before the regular season away game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Sincere McCormick (28) warming up before the regular season away game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell (12) warming up before the regular season away game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Robert Spillane (41) warming up before the regular season away game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) warming up before the regular season away game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
The Las Vegas Raiders special teams unit huddles before the regular season away game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) waits for the team to be introduced onto the field before the regular season away game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Robert Spillane (41) waits for the team to be introduced onto the field before the regular season away game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
The Las Vegas Raiders are introduced onto the field before their regular season away game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell (12) warming up before the regular season away game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) on the sidelines before the Las Vegas Raiders' regular season away game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders Head Coach Antonio Pierce on the sidelines before the Las Vegas Raiders' regular season away game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Tre'von Moehrig (7) during the national anthem before the regular season away game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the national anthem before the regular season away game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Robert Spillane (41) during the coin toss before the regular season away game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) kicks off during the regular season away game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Isaiah Pola-Mao (20) makes a tackle during the regular season away game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Decamerion Richardson (25) makes a tackle during the regular season away game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman Adam Butler (69) and defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) make a tackle during the regular season away game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
The Las Vegas Raiders offense lines up before the snap during the regular season away game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Divine Deablo (5) lines up before the snap during the regular season away game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman Adam Butler (69) lines up before the snap during the regular season away game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
The Las Vegas Raiders huddle during the regular season away game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell (12) passes during the regular season away game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle DJ Glaze (71) blocks during the regular season away game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell (12) receives the snap during the regular season away game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Sincere McCormick (28) rushes during the regular season away game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) runs after making a catch during the regular season away game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end K'Lavon Chaisson (44) makes a tackle during the regular season away game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end K'Lavon Chaisson (44) celebrates after making a tackle during the regular season away game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end K'Lavon Chaisson (44) intercepts a pass during the regular season away game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end K'Lavon Chaisson (44) celebrates with teammates after intercepting a pass during the regular season away game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end K'Lavon Chaisson (44) celebrates with fans after intercepting a pass during the regular season away game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Zach Carter (93) lines up before the snap during the regular season away game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) rushes the quarterback during the regular season away game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) makes a tackle during the regular season away game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Amari Burney (56) sacks the quarterback and forces a fumble during the regular season away game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Amari Burney (56) celebrates after sacking the quarterback during the regular season away game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Amari Burney (56) celebrates with defensive tackle Zach Carter (93) after sacking the quarterback during the regular season away game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer (87) runs after making a catch during the regular season away game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer (87) runs after making a catch during the regular season away game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell (12) rushes for a 1-yard touchdown during the regular season away game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman Adam Butler (69) pressures the quarterback during the regular season away game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman Adam Butler (69) sacks the quarterback during the regular season away game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman Adam Butler (69) celebrates with defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) after sacking the quarterback during the regular season away game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) pressures the quarterback during the regular season away game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Tre'von Moehrig (7) makes a tackle during the regular season away game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ameer Abdullah (8) returns a punt during the regular season away game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) runs after making a catch during the regular season away game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Sincere McCormick (28) rushes during the regular season away game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Sincere McCormick (28) rushes during the regular season away game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Sincere McCormick (28) goes for a catch during the regular season away game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) kicks a 25-yard field goal during the regular season away game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Jonah Laulu (96) celebrates on the field during the regular season away game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Jack Jones (18) runs after making an interception during the regular season away game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders guard Jackson Powers-Johnson (58) and quarterback Aidan O'Connell (12) line up before the snap during the regular season away game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle Kolton Miller (74) blocks during the regular season away game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle DJ Glaze (71) and guard Dylan Parham (66) block during the regular season away game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Sincere McCormick (28) rushes during the regular season away game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer (87) makes a catch during the regular season away game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Isaiah Pola-Mao (20) lines up before the snap during the regular season away game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end K'Lavon Chaisson (44) lines up before the snap during the regular season away game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Tre'von Moehrig (7) and defensive end K'Lavon Chaisson (44) sack the quarterback during the regular season away game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ameer Abdullah (8) returns a punt during the regular season away game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell (12) passes during the regular season away game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) pressures the quarterback during the regular season away game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman Adam Butler (69) pressures the quarterback during the regular season away game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Robert Spillane (41) makes a tackle during the regular season away game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Kana'i Mauga (43) on the sidelines during the regular season away game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders guard Dylan Parham (66), quarterback Desmond Ridder (10) and guard Jackson Powers-Johnson (58) line up before the snap during the regular season away game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Ramel Keyton (82) makes a tackle during the regular season away game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) runs after making a catch during the regular season away game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) stiff arms the defender during the regular season away game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Desmond Ridder (10) runs during the regular season away game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) goes to kick a 27-yard field goal during the regular season away game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Decamerion Richardson (25) on the field during the regular season away game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) runs after making a catch during the regular season away game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) runs after making a catch during the regular season away game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
