The Raiders recorded a season-high in takeaways against the Buccaneers in Week 14 but it wasn't enough to erase an early 14-point deficit on Sunday.
Here are some key takeaways and metrics from the loss to Tampa Bay.
Takeaways and Sacks Keep It Close
The Buccaneers went up 14-0 with 3:52 left in the first quarter but didn't score again until 8:47 remained in the game. The Raiders held Tampa Bay scoreless for six straight possessions during that time.
The Raiders recorded four sacks against Tampa Bay, three of which came in the first half. The team now has nine sacks in the past two games, tied for their most over a two-game stretch since Weeks 10-11 of the 2019 season (10 sacks).
The Raiders also reeled in two interceptions and recorded their first forced fumble of the season. The three takeaways are a season high and all came in the second quarter.
"Second quarter, these guys kind of focused, dialed in," Head Coach Antonio Pierce said Monday morning. "I thought they did a great job competing. You saw the defense there were three turnovers, and then offense finally got going a little bit. And look, we're going into half 14-10 with the ball. And the third quarter, we had the ball for whatever it was, 10-plus minutes down inside the 10-yard line with an opportunity to be down by one or take the lead."
Too Little, Too Late
While the Raiders were able to cut an early 14-point deficit down to four by halftime, they never got closer as the Bucs pulled away for a 15-point victory.
Their inability to finish drives with touchdowns was a major factor in playing from behind. Over the final three quarters, the Raiders moved the ball past the Bucs 45-yard line on seven of their nine possessions, but only came away with 13 points.
The Raiders have scored multiple touchdowns before the start of the fourth quarter in only one game this season – the Week 4 win over Cleveland.
It's something Pierce hopes to clean up over the final four games of the regular season.
"We've just got to finish and that's been kind of our theme this year, right?," he said. "Getting down all the way into the red zone, inside the five and then pump the brakes and it doesn't go our way. So, we've got to continue to work on that, which we'll do this week."
Ridder steps in for O'Connell
The Raiders' revolving door at quarterback continued on Sunday as Aidan O'Connell left the game late in the third quarter with a leg injury, the extent of which is still being evaluated, per Pierce. Desmond Ridder played the rest of the way in his place, completing 12-of-18 passes for 101 yards, zero touchdowns and zero interceptions. It marked the seventh game this season that multiple quarterbacks have appeared in a game for the Silver and Black.
O'Connell finished 11-of-19 for 104 yards and one interception.
With a Monday Night Football game slated for Week 15, the Raiders will have an extra day to assess the health of their quarterback room and determine a starter.
Numbers to Know
- With a 12-yard catch in the fourth quarter, Brock Bowers surpassed Sam LaPorta (86) for the most receptions by a rookie tight end in NFL history.
- Tight end Michael Mayer recorded 68 receiving yards on a career-high seven receptions.
- The Raiders now have 112 receptions by their tight ends this season, most in the NFL and fourth most in a season in franchise history.
- Safety Tre'von Moehrig became just the second player in the NFL this season (Carlton Davis) to record 3+ passes defensed and a defensive fumble recovery in the same game.
- Running back Sincere McCormick led the team with 78 yards on 15 carries (5.2 avg.) and pulled in two catches for 11 yards (5.5 avg.). McCormick has now rushed 32 times for 175 yards (5.5 avg.) in the last three games. Among players with 30+ carries in 2024, his 5.5 yards per carry average is tied for 11th in the NFL.
View the best photos from the Raiders' Week 14 matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
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.
