Bucky Brooks breaks down the Raiders' performance in a 20-15 loss to the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
BIG IMPRESSION
The Raiders did not walk out of SoFi Stadium with a win due to four turnovers and miscues. From the "scoop-and-score" fumble to the three interceptions, the turnovers kept the Raiders from winning a game despite solid performances from the offensive and defensive units.
KEYS TO VICTORY
It is hard to win games with a minus-three margin in the turnover battle. The extra possessions, short field and scoring chances created by the giveaways are hard to overcome, particularly for a team that entered Week 7 hoping to find consistency on each side of the ball. The Raiders' red zone failures also contributed to the loss with poor execution and costly penalties preventing the offense from putting "sevens" on the board in crucial moments. With the team also flagged for ten penalties for 80 yards, the Raiders gave away a game due to a series of self-inflicted mistakes that altered the game's momentum.
MINSHEW MANIA
The veteran struggled against the Rams, making a series of bad decisions and poor plays that resulted in four turnovers. The costly giveaways undermined the Raiders' chances by prematurely ending drives, thwarting scoring chances and gift-wrapping the Rams seven points on a fumble that turned into a "scoop-and-score" for the home team. Though Minshew displayed mental toughness and grit leading the Raiders offense up and down the field after his miscues, the veteran's poor performance off the bench kept his team from winning in Week 7.
UNSUNG HERO
Alexander Mattison sparked the offense with 123 scrimmage yards (92 rushing yards and 31 receiving yards) on 26 total touches. The sixth-year pro displayed versatility and explosiveness, making him an intriguing option on the market as a free agent. With Mattison giving the Raiders the physicality and toughness Antonio Pierce covets from the running game while giving the quarterbacks another playmaker to target on passes, the team might've found their RB1 in the veteran.
OFFENSIVELY SPEAKING
Offensive coordinator Luke Getsy finally cracked the code on the Raiders' running game by featuring Alexander Mattison as the lead back. The veteran nearly posted his first 100-yard game with the Silver and Black while adding a dimension to the passing game with his soft hands and superb receiving skills. As the offensive line settled down and started controlling the line of scrimmage, the Raiders could play smash-mouth football against the Rams. Despite the turnover woes that keep the Raiders from walking out of SoFi Stadium with a win, the offense might have found an identity that could help them chalk up a few more wins this season.
DEFENSIVELY SPEAKING
Patrick Graham and the defense bounced back with an outstanding effort against the Rams. The unit held the opponent to fewer than 300 total yards by disrupting Matthew Stafford's rhythm as a passer and containing the Rams' potent rushing attack. The air-tight coverage from the defensive backs and the gap discipline displayed by the frontline should serve as building blocks for the defense in the future as Graham works to find the right combination of personnel and tactics to help the Raiders defense re-emerge as a top unit this season.
View the best photos from the Raiders' Week 7 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
A view of SoFi Stadium before the Las Vegas Raiders' regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams.
Gameday signage around SoFi Stadium during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby's (98) pads in the locker room prior to the Las Vegas Raiders' arrival for their regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Robert Spillane's (41) pads in the locker room prior to the Las Vegas Raiders' arrival for their regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle Kolton Miller's (74) pads in the locker room prior to the Las Vegas Raiders' arrival for their regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders Head Coach Antonio Pierce arrives to the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerbacks coach Ricky Manning Jr. arrives to the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle Kolton Miller (74) arrives to the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Harrison Bryant (84) arrives to the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Alexander Mattison (22) arrives to the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ameer Abdullah (8) arrives to the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) arrives to the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Amari Gainer (53) arrives to the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Robert Spillane (41) arrives to the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Jakorian Bennett (0) arrives to the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Tyree Wilson (9) arrives to the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Janarius Robinson (97) arrives to the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end K'Lavon Chaisson (44) arrives to the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Chris Smith II (29) arrives to the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole (6) arrives to the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle John Jenkins (95) and safety Tre'von Moehrig (7) arrive to the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) arrives to the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders strength and conditioning assistant D'Anthony Batiste before the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Robert Spillane (41) on the bench before the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Robert Spillane (41) warming up before the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker (11) warming up before the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders offensive assistant De'Andre Pierce before the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Jack Jones (18) warming up before the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker (11) warming up before the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Kyu Blu Kelly (36) warming up before the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell (12) warming up before the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders center Andre James (68) warming up before the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Matthew Butler (91) warming up before the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) warming up before the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Tyree Wilson (9) warming up before the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Matthew Butler (91) warming up before the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) warming up before the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle John Jenkins (95) warming up before the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ameer Abdullah (8) warming up before the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Jonah Laulu (96) warming up before the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Alexander Mattison (22) warming up before the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ameer Abdullah (8) warming up before the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) warming up before the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole (6) and kicker Daniel Carlson (2) warming up before the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receivers coach Edgar Bennett runs down the tunnel before the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Isaiah Pola-Mao (20) runs down the tunnel before the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Jakorian Bennett (0) runss down the tunnel before the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Alex Bachman (81) warming up before the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) warming up before the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders guard Jackson Powers-Johnson (58) warming up before the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Divine Deablo (5) warming up before the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker (11) warming up before the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
The Las Vegas Raiders huddle before the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) warming up before the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Nesta Jade Silvera (99) warming up before the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders Head Coach Antonio Pierce runs down the tunnel before the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders guard Jackson Powers-Johnson (58) waits for the team to be introduced onto the field before the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) waits for the team to be introduced onto the field before the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle Thayer Munford Jr. (77) waits for the team to be introduced onto the field before the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle Kolton Miller (74) runs down the tunnel before the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) runs down the tunnel before the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Jack Jones (18) runs down the tunnel before the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) on the sidelines before the Las Vegas Raiders' regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Alexander Mattison (22) on the sidelines before the Las Vegas Raiders' regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Amari Gainer (53) on the sidelines before the Las Vegas Raiders' regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Jonah Laulu (96) on the sidelines before the Las Vegas Raiders' regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman Adam Butler (69) on the sidelines before the Las Vegas Raiders' regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) on the sidelines before the Las Vegas Raiders' regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders Head Coach Antonio Pierce on the sidelines before the Las Vegas Raiders' regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Robert Spillane (41) during the national anthem before the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Darnay Holmes (30) during the national anthem before the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Harrison Bryant (84) during the national anthem before the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Amari Burney (56) during the national anthem before the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Jack Jones (18) during the national anthem before the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew II (15), punter AJ Cole (6), linebacker Robert Spillane (41) and defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) walk out to the center of the field for the coin toss before the regular season away game against the the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole (6), linebacker Robert Spillane (41), quarterback Gardner Minshew II (15) and defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the coin toss before the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Alexander Mattison (22) rushes during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole (6) punts during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman Adam Butler (69) lines up before the snap during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Jonah Laulu (96) lines up before the snap during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Tyree Wilson (9) defends during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Robert Spillane (41) lines up before the snap during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Tre'von Moehrig (7) makes a tackle during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Harrison Bryant (84) runs after making a catch during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Harrison Bryant (84) runs after making a catch during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders center Andre James (68) lines up before the snap during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle DJ Glaze (71) blocks during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Charles Snowden (49) makes a tackle during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) sacks the quarterback during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) celebrates after sacking the quarterback during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) celebrates after sacking the quarterback during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Jakorian Bennett (0) breaks up a pass during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman Adam Butler (69) and defensive end K'Lavon Chaisson (44) make a tackle during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Alexander Mattison (22) rushes during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) runs after making a catch during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) runs after making a catch during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) celebrates after making a first down during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) goes to kick a 38-yard field goal during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) kicks off during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) and linebacker Robert Spillane (41) make a tackle during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman Adam Butler (69) makes a tackle during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) makes a tackle during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) celebrates after making a tackle during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Alexander Mattison (22) runs after making a catch during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew II (15) looks for a receiver during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole (6) punts during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle John Jenkins (95) lines up before the snap during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) goes for a catch during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) runs after making a catch during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver DJ Turner (19) runs after making a catch during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Alexander Mattison (22) runs after making a catch during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) kicks a 47-yard field goal during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Isaiah Pola-Mao (20) on the sidelines during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders Head Coach Antonio Pierce on the sidelines during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) kicks off during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) lines up before the snap during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) makes a tackle during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end K'Lavon Chaisson (44) lines up before the snap during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew II (15) receives the snap during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) defends during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Tre'von Moehrig (7) makes a tackle during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Tre'von Moehrig (7) celebrates after making a tackle during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker (11) runs after making a catch during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) kicks a 38-yard field goal during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) runs after making an interception during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) runs after making an interception during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) celebrates with teammates after making an interception during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) celebrates with teammates after making an interception during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) runs after making a catch during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) kicks a 27-yard field goal during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Jakorian Bennett (0) makes a tackle during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker (11) on the sidelines during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) and cornerback Jack Jones (18) make a tackle during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Tre'von Moehrig (7) makes a tackle during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) attempts to block a field goal during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) celebrates after a failed field goal attempt by the Rams during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) makes a catch during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) celebrates after making a first down during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Alexander Mattison (22) rushes during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White (3) runs after making a catch during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle Kolton Miller (74) lines up before the snap during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew II (15) passes during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) runs after making a catch during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Tre'von Moehrig (7) makes a tackle during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) makes a tackle during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
