The tale of the tape for the Las Vegas Raiders over the past three games will show the same two issues continuing to plague the team.
"Got to take care of the ball," Head Coach Antonio Pierce said following the 20-15 defeat to the Rams. "Three interceptions and a sack-fumble. The football is the most important thing. Got to take care of it, got to be smarter with the ball. At the end, you're trying to make a shot. You get that one. The other ones, got to do a better job taking care of the ball."
"Penalties, those pre-snap penalties – that's unacceptable," Pierce added. "That starts obviously with focus with the players, coaches as well. Again, just keep dialing into it. For the most part, we do pretty good and we bumped into another one this week."
The Raiders gave themselves a chance to win the game by only allowing 259 yards to the Rams offense and holding Los Angeles to a 20 percent conversation rating on third downs.
Kicker Daniel Carlson knocked down all five of his field goal attempts while the Rams tallied a missed PAT and field goal attempt.
Ultimately, the Raiders beat themselves in SoFi Stadium. They committed 10 penalties for 80 yards and lost the turnover margin by three. All four of the team's turnovers came from quarterback Gardner Minshew II, who entered the game in the first quarter following a right thumb injury to Aidan O'Connell.
"That's unacceptable to have that many turnovers," Minshew said. "I've got to be smarter with the ball. To have a game where we lose about five points and have four turnovers, that's critical and it's not fair to the rest of the team. I'm going to go back, look at the film. I'm not going to sulk, I'm not going to pout, but whatever we've got to do to fix it, I'm going to do it."
Despite the turnover woes, tight end Brock Bowers continued his sensational rookie campaign by leading all pass catchers in receptions (10) and receiving yards (93). He became the first tight end in franchise history with three consecutive games with at least eight catches, plus he broke the record for the most catches in NFL history by a tight end in their first seven career games, passing Keith Jackson (42 in 1888).
"He's as consistent as they come, man," Minshew said about Bowers. "He's always in the right place doing what he's supposed to do. We're putting a lot on him for a rookie, too. Hats off to him. Super happy to have him on our team and excited for what he's going to be."
While Bowers is tearing up the record books, he admittedly can't enjoy his early NFL success to the fullest. That's because there's one statistic that's been alluding him and the Raiders.
"I'd rather be winning games," he said. "So we'll see what happens. ... Our focus as a team is to win games so we need to get on that track."
View photos from the Raiders' Week 7 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Alexander Mattison (22) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole (6) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Jonah Laulu (96) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Tyree Wilson (9) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Robert Spillane (41) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Tre'von Moehrig (7) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Amari Gainer (53) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Harrison Bryant (84) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Harrison Bryant (84) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders center Andre James (68) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Alexander Mattison (22) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Alexander Mattison (22) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver DJ Turner (19) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Matthew Butler (91) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Charles Snowden (49) and cornerback Jakorian Bennett (0) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) and cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end K'Lavon Chaisson (44) and defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Jakorian Bennett (0) 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) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Alexander Mattison (22) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders center Andre James (68) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders guard Jackson Powers-Johnson (58) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Alexander Mattison (22) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Alex Bachman (81) 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) celebrates with teammates after kicking 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) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman Adam Butler (69) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end K'Lavon Chaisson (44) and cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Tre'von Moehrig (7) and cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
The Las Vegas Raiders huddle during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew II (15) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Alexander Mattison (22) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew II (15) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole (6) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Matthew Butler (91) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Jakorian Bennett (0) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Robert Spillane (41) and defensive end K'Lavon Chaisson (44) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman Adam Butler (69) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew II (15) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Alexander Mattison (22) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker (11) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders offensive lineman Jordan Meredith (61) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Alexander Mattison (22) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver DJ Turner (19) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Alexander Mattison (22) 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 kicker Daniel Carlson (2) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver DJ Turner (19) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle John Jenkins (95) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Isaiah Pola-Mao (20) and linebacker Robert Spillane (41) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Robert Spillane (41) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Tre'von Moehrig (7) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Tre'von Moehrig (7) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White (3) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Alexander Mattison (22) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker (11) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
The Las Vegas Raiders huddle 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 kicker Daniel Carlson (2) celebrates with teammates after kicking 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 intercepting a pass during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) runs after intercepting a pass during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) runs after intercepting a pass during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) runs after intercepting a pass 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 intercepting a pass 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 intercepting a pass during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver DJ Turner (19) and quarterback Gardner Minshew II (15) 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 safety Tre'von Moehrig (7) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Jakorian Bennett (0) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Tre'von Moehrig (7) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Amari Gainer (53) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew II (15) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker (11) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White (3) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew II (15) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White (3) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White (3) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
The Las Vegas Raiders huddle during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle Kolton Miller (74) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew II (15) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) 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 safety Tre'von Moehrig (7) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
