Derek Carr didn't leave any room for people to over analyze and question why the Raiders fell to the Chicago Bears, 20-9.
"I just don't think we played good enough," said Carr. "If we just sit back and look at it, we just haven't played at the standard that we expect. Not even close"
It wasn't all bad for the Raiders on Sunday. The defense turned in a solid performance, holding rookie quarterback Justin Fields to 111 passing yards and the team to under 50 percent on third down conversions. Yannick Ngakoue even got his first two sacks of the season.
"We did our thing on a lot of three-and-outs," Ngakoue said after the game.
"As a defensive player I'm proud of everybody – all of the guys who stepped up. We just got to keep working."
Head Coach Jon Gruden also touched on the collective performance of the defense, which only allowed two touchdowns to the Bears.
"I think they played hard. They did some really good things," Gruden said. "We struggled in the first half; we couldn't get the ball. I think we only had 25 snaps of offense in the first half. We played better in the second half. We made some mistakes early in the football game defensively, but we still are looking for a turnover. We've got to get some field position established.
"They're playing hard, we're doing some good things and there's some individual efforts that are just outstanding, but it wasn't enough today. You've got to win in all three phases and we didn't do that today."
The biggest damage done to the Raiders wasn't even from the Chicago Bears, more so self-inflicted wounds.
The Raiders committed 10 penalties, backing themselves up 82 total yards. Several of the holding penalties cost the Raiders points on a would-be Josh Jacobs touchdown run in the first quarter. A few roughing the passer penalties were detrimental in moving the Bears offense into scoring position to start the second quarter.
"The penalties, they've got to stop," Gruden said. "We had some on defense that allowed them to continue drives as well but it all falls back on me."
Even in defeat, Ngakoue – reeling of his two sack performance – isn't presumptuous of any downfall this early in the season. As a team captain and veteran, he knows there's a lot of football left to play.
"It's a long season. There's a lot of games left, a lot of opportunities to continue to stack wins," said Ngakoue. "I wouldn't be discouraged at all. This is a very long season and we have a special and talented team in all three phases of the ball.
"We just have to bring it together."
View photos from the Raiders' Week 5 matchup against the Chicago Bears at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Quinton Jefferson (77) during the regular season home game against the Chicago Bears.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season home game against the Chicago Bears.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Johnathan Abram (24) during the regular season home game against the Chicago Bears.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) and running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season home game against the Chicago Bears.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Nick Kwiatkoski (44), fullback Alec Ingold (45) and safety Dallin Leavitt (32) during the regular season home game against the Chicago Bears.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Casey Hayward Jr. (29) during the regular season home game against the Chicago Bears.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Denzel Perryman (52) during the regular season home game against the Chicago Bears.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season home game against the Chicago Bears.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Johnathan Abram (24) during the regular season home game against the Chicago Bears.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) during the regular season home game against the Chicago Bears.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle Kolton Miller (74), wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) and wide receiver Bryan Edwards (89) during the regular season home game against the Chicago Bears.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season home game against the Chicago Bears.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season home game against the Chicago Bears.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season home game against the Chicago Bears.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) during the regular season home game against the Chicago Bears.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) during the regular season home game against the Chicago Bears.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) and wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) during the regular season home game against the Chicago Bears.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) during the regular season home game against the Chicago Bears.
The Las Vegas Raiders offense huddles during the regular season home game against the Chicago Bears.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season home game against the Chicago Bears.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Kenyan Drake (23) during the regular season home game against the Chicago Bears.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) and running back Kenyan Drake (23) during the regular season home game against the Chicago Bears.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) lines up to kick a 31-yard field goal during the regular season home game against the Chicago Bears.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) kicks a 31-yard field goal during the regular season home game against the Chicago Bears.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Cory Littleton (42) during the regular season home game against the Chicago Bears.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Amik Robertson (21) during the regular season home game against the Chicago Bears.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Amik Robertson (21) during the regular season home game against the Chicago Bears.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Amik Robertson (21) during the regular season home game against the Chicago Bears.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Quinton Jefferson (77) during the regular season home game against the Chicago Bears.
The Las Vegas Raiders defense makes a tackle during the regular season home game against the Chicago Bears.
The Las Vegas Raiders defense makes a tackle during the regular season home game against the Chicago Bears.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Kenyan Drake (23) during the regular season home game against the Chicago Bears.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season home game against the Chicago Bears.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season home game against the Chicago Bears.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season home game against the Chicago Bears.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season home game against the Chicago Bears.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Amik Robertson (21) during the regular season home game against the Chicago Bears.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Denzel Perryman (52) during the regular season home game against the Chicago Bears.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Denzel Perryman (52) during the regular season home game against the Chicago Bears.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Yannick Ngakoue (91) during the regular season home game against the Chicago Bears.
The Las Vegas Raiders defense huddles during the regular season home game against the Chicago Bears.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Denzel Perryman (52) during the regular season home game against the Chicago Bears.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Clelin Ferrell (99) during the regular season home game against the Chicago Bears.
The Las Vegas Raiders special teams unit huddles during the regular season home game against the Chicago Bears.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Jalen Richard (30) during the regular season home game against the Chicago Bears.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season home game against the Chicago Bears.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Yannick Ngakoue (91) and defensive tackle Quinton Jefferson (77) during the regular season home game against the Chicago Bears.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Quinton Jefferson (77) and defensive end Yannick Ngakoue (91) during the regular season home game against the Chicago Bears.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Yannick Ngakoue (91) during the regular season home game against the Chicago Bears.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) during the regular season home game against the Chicago Bears.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) during the regular season home game against the Chicago Bears.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Quinton Jefferson (77) during the regular season home game against the Chicago Bears.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) and defensive tackle Quinton Jefferson (77) during the regular season home game against the Chicago Bears.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Nick Kwiatkoski (44) during the regular season home game against the Chicago Bears.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Keisean Nixon (22) during the regular season home game against the Chicago Bears.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) and quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season home game against the Chicago Bears.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season home game against the Chicago Bears.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Casey Hayward Jr. (29) and linebacker Denzel Perryman (52) during the regular season home game against the Chicago Bears.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Tre'von Moehrig (25) during the regular season home game against the Chicago Bears.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) during the regular season home game against the Chicago Bears.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season home game against the Chicago Bears.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season home game against the Chicago Bears.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) during the regular season home game against the Chicago Bears.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Casey Hayward Jr. (29) during the regular season home game against the Chicago Bears.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker K.J. Wright (34) during the regular season home game against the Chicago Bears.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Amik Robertson (21) during the regular season home game against the Chicago Bears.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Nick Kwiatkoski (44) during the regular season home game against the Chicago Bears.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Quinton Jefferson (77) during the regular season home game against the Chicago Bears.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III (11) during the regular season home game against the Chicago Bears.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season home game against the Chicago Bears.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III (11) during the regular season home game against the Chicago Bears.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season home game against the Chicago Bears.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle Alex Leatherwood (70) during the regular season home game against the Chicago Bears.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) rushes for a 1-yard touchdown during the regular season home game against the Chicago Bears.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) celebrates with center Andre James (68) after rushing for a 1-yard touchdown during the regular season home game against the Chicago Bears.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III (11) during the regular season home game against the Chicago Bears.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle Kolton Miller (74) during the regular season home game against the Chicago Bears.
Las Vegas Raiders guard John Simpson (76) during the regular season home game against the Chicago Bears.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Nathan Peterman (3) during the regular season home game against the Chicago Bears.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season home game against the Chicago Bears.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) during the regular season home game against the Chicago Bears.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Darius Philon (96) during the regular season home game against the Chicago Bears.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Darius Philon (96) and defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season home game against the Chicago Bears.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Yannick Ngakoue (91) during the regular season home game against the Chicago Bears.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins (90) during the regular season home game against the Chicago Bears.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins (90) during the regular season home game against the Chicago Bears.
