Jon Gruden and the Las Vegas Raiders are determined not to wallow in defeat, as they've turned their attention to their next opponent.
The Silver and Black will be returning to the desert to face the Buffalo Bills in Allegiant Stadium on Sunday. The Raiders are coming off their first loss of the season to the New England Patriots 36-20.
The Raiders looked like a cohesive unit in the first half, starting the game off with two straight third-and-out defensive stops. This was combined with Derek Carr finding receiver Hunter Renfrow and tight end Foster Moreau on some key plays that led to points, making it a one-possession game at halftime.
The Patriots were able to win the time of possession matchup and run the ball effectively to pull out the win. The Patriots had 250 rushing yards against the Raiders.
"Well, No.1, we obviously missed some tackles," said Coach Gruden. "When you miss tackles, that's a hard thing. No. 2, we had some guys out of their gaps. We lined up wrong one time and we had a couple of times where we didn't get in our gaps appropriately on blitzes. And when you make mistakes in a one-gap defense and you miss a few tackles, yardage can add up, and that's what happened yesterday."
The Raiders are looking forward to having a solid week of practice in preparation of a Bills team who's offense is lead by rising superstar quarterback Josh Allen.
Josh Allen has led the Buffalo Bills to a 3-0 season, including a 35-32 victory over the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, throwing a touchdown pass with 15 seconds left in regulation to win the game.
In the offseason, the Buffalo Bills made a blockbuster trade for the former Vikings Pro Bowl wide receiver Stefon Diggs. The trade has been extremely beneficial for the Bills passing attack, as Allen has thrown for 1,038 yards, 10 touchdowns and one interception with a 71 percent completion rating. Gruden acknowledges that Allen is a huge threat as his recent play reminds him of a certain Hall of Fame quarterback that played for a divisional rival.
"He is a fun guy to watch, man," said Gruden "He can really throw the ball. He's got a great playing style. He's got a lot of John Elway's playing style. He can scramble, he's strong, he's tough. He's a big-time player. And they've got an arsenal around him with the acquisition of [Stefon] Diggs from the Vikings, John Brown; they got some guys that can really run.
The young, talented Silver and Black defense will have their hands full with the Bills high octane offense, however they've been progressing every game of the season. Second-year players Johnathan Abram and Maxx Crosby had their moments against the Patriots as Abram caught his first interception of his career and Crosby finished the game with two sacks. Trayvon Mullen also had an impressive game with four pass deflections.
View the best images from the Las Vegas Raiders' Week 3 matchup against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
The locker room prior to the Las Vegas Raiders arrival for their regular season away game against the New England Patriots.
The locker room prior to the Las Vegas Raiders arrival for their regular season away game against the New England Patriots.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Johnathan Abram (24) arrives to the regular season away game against the New England Patriots.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Trayvon Mullen (27) arrives to the regular season away game against the New England Patriots.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Bryan Edwards (89) warming up before the regular season away game against the New England Patriots.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Foster Moreau (87) warming up before the regular season away game against the New England Patriots.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Foster Moreau (87) warming up before the regular season away game against the New England Patriots.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) walks down the tunnel before the regular season away game against the New England Patriots.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Foster Moreau (87) warming up before the regular season away game against the New England Patriots.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) warming up before the regular season away game against the New England Patriots.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4), offensive coordinator Greg Olson and quarterback Nathan Peterman (3) huddle during warm ups before the regular season away game against the New England Patriots.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Lamarcus Joyner (29), safety Erik Harris (25) and cornerback Isaiah Johnson (31) walk down the tunnel before the regular season away game against the New England Patriots.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) walks down the tunnel before the regular season away game against the New England Patriots.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Johnathan Abram (24) walks down the tunnel before the regular season away game against the New England Patriots.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Maurice Hurst (73) walks down the tunnel before the regular season away game against the New England Patriots.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle Kolton Miller (74) warming up before the regular season away game against the New England Patriots.
Las Vegas Raiders Head Coach Jon Gruden before the regular season away game against the New England Patriots.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) warming up before the regular season away game against the New England Patriots.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) warming up before the regular season away game against the New England Patriots.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) warming up before the regular season away game against the New England Patriots.
The Las Vegas Raiders are introduced onto the field before their regular season away game against the New England Patriots.
The Las Vegas Raiders wide receivers huddle on the sidelines before the regular season away game against the New England Patriots.
Las Vegas Raiders Head Coach Jon Gruden on the sidelines before the Las Vegas Raiders regular season away game against the New England Patriots.
The Las Vegas Raiders during the national anthem before the regular season away game against the New England Patriots.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Kyle Wilber (58) during the coin toss before the regular season away game against the New England Patriots.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Jeff Heath (38) on the sidelines during the Las Vegas Raiders regular season away game against the New England Patriots.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the Las Vegas Raiders regular season away game against the New England Patriots.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Damon Arnette (20) on the sidelines during the Las Vegas Raiders regular season away game against the New England Patriots.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Keisean Nixon (22) on the sidelines during the Las Vegas Raiders regular season away game against the New England Patriots.
Las Vegas Raiders long snapper Trent Sieg (47) on the sidelines during the Las Vegas Raiders regular season away game against the New England Patriots.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) lines up before the snap during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Trayvon Mullen (27) celebrates during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) passes during the regular season game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) hands the ball off to running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots.
Las Vegas Raiders center Rodney Hudson (61) and quarterback Derek Carr (4) line up before the snap during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) rushes during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Keisean Nixon (22) makes a tackle during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Cory Littleton (42) on the field during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) sacks the quarterback during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) sacks the quarterback during the regular season game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) celebrates after sacking the quarterback during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) hands the ball off to running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) passes during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) rushes during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Erik Harris (25) lines up before the snap during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Maliek Collins (97) rushes the quarterback during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Johnathan Abram (24) returns an interception during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Johnathan Abram (24) returns an interception during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Johnathan Abram (24) celebrates after intercepting a pass during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Johnathan Abram (24) celebrates with defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) after intercepting a pass during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Derek Carrier (85) runs after making a catch during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) kicks off during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Clelin Ferrell (96) lines up before the snap during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Raekwon McMillan (54) makes a tackle during the regular season game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders guard Gabe Jackson (66), center Rodney Hudson (61) and quarterback Derek Carr (4) line up before the snap during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Cory Littleton (42) rushes the quarterback during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) lines up before the snap during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) rushes during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) rushes during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the Las Vegas Raiders regular season away game against the New England Patriots.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Damon Arnette (20) on the field during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nevin Lawson (26) and linebacker Nicholas Morrow (50) make a tackle during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Trayvon Mullen (27) celebrates during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) goes up for a catch during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) makes a catch during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Foster Moreau (87) makes a 1-yard touchdown catch during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Foster Moreau (87) makes a 1-yard touchdown catch during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Foster Moreau (87) on the sidelines during the Las Vegas Raiders regular season away game against the New England Patriots.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) lines up before the snap during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Bryan Edwards (89) runs after making a catch during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) celebrates after sacking the quarterback during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots.
Las Vegas Raiders fullback Alec Ingold (45) runs after making a catch during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Jalen Richard (30) rushes during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) passes as center Rodney Hudson (61) blocks during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots.
