Despite being 0-3, the Las Vegas Raiders are not necessarily a bad team.
The amount of talent on the team has shined through several times this season, with all three games being decided by less than one score. However, the Raiders have been inconsistent in their play, which reflects their current record.
After being down 14 points in the first half to both the Chargers and Titans, the Silver and Black outscored the two opponents 28-7 in the second half. As for the loss to the Cardinals, the team was up 20-0 before surrendering 29 points in the second half and overtime. Overall, the Raiders have proven they can be a good team, but according to Head Coach Josh McDaniels they have to learn how to "play a full 60 minutes and earn the right to win."
"There's no shortcuts to it. You can't just say, 'Hey, let's put this player out there on the field,' and all of a sudden we'll magically be consistent," McDaniels said Monday morning following the loss in Tennessee. "I think consistency is the responsibility of every man, starting with the coaching staff going to the players.
"It starts with our approach. It starts with our mindset on the day. It starts with our preparation," he continued. "And if we do a good job at those things and then we go out there and practice, we work as hard as we can to try and get it right in the practice field, then I think we give ourselves an opportunity to do more things well during the course of a 60-minute game."
One of the Silver and Black's more consistent players is edge rusher Maxx Crosby. The 2021 Pro Bowler currently leads the team in sacks (2.0), tackles for loss (four) and quarterback hits (five). The team captain's high motor and energy are desirable attributes for any team to have, as he hopes his level of play continues to set an example for his teammates.
"We're doing a lot of good things, we're just not finishing and getting the wins," said Crosby. "On the outside, it's frustrating, I get it. It's frustrating in here. We work our ass off every day to try to go out there and be our best, and I feel like we're on our way. Even though it's hard right now and seems like the world is closing down, we have a lot of positive things to take away."
With 14 games in front of them, the locker room is keeping sights set on learning their next opponent and not letting themselves fall into the mental hole of an 0-3 record.
"We're going into Week 4 now. There's a lot of football left," Crosby on the attitude the team. "Last year we lost, what, five out of six in the middle of the year? If we were to quit, nobody would have talked about that year. All they remember is us going to the playoffs. ... We want to play, but right now it's let's get a win. It comes down to getting a win. That's all we're trying to do. It's tough, but like I said, we've got great guys, great coaches, great players, so we just got to keep moving forward."
Running back Brandon Bolden knows the days after losses are tough, but believes that learning how to fix mistakes throughout the week is what builds consistency. The 10-year vet said his team is emphasizing "putting together our formula of finishing." McDaniels echoed Bolden in that once the formula is established, it will lead to positive results on gamedays.
"We have the answers, we are the answers," said Josh McDaniels. "I have no issues with the way we work and the way we compete. That's clear, you guys can see that every Sunday. We're battling right to the very end – for that they need to be commended for their efforts, and their attitude and their competitive spirit.
"We just need to make a few more plays as we go along through the course of the game so we can start turning in some 'W's'."
View photos from the Raiders' Week 3 matchup against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) and safety Johnathan Abram (24) during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) and safety Johnathan Abram (24) during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Jayon Brown (50) during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Clelin Ferrell (99) during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Johnathan Abram (24) during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Johnathan Abram (24) during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Jayon Brown (50) during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Jayon Brown (50), defensive end Clelin Ferrell (99) and safety Duron Harmon (30) during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Amik Robertson (21) during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) on the sidelines during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders fullback Jakob Johnson (45) during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Isaiah Pola-Mao (20) during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Luke Masterson (59) during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle Kolton Miller (74) during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders guard Alex Bars (64) during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders guard Alex Bars (64) during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle Thayer Munford Jr. (77) during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Mack Hollins (10) during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Mack Hollins (10) during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders offensive lineman Jermaine Eluemunor (72) and guard Dylan Parham (66) during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Mack Hollins (10) during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle Thayer Munford Jr. (77) during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) kicks a 21-yard field goal during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Chandler Jones (55) on the sidelines during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Luke Masterson (59) during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Divine Deablo (5) during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Divine Deablo (5) during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Johnathan Abram (24) during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Divine Deablo (5) during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Foster Moreau (87) during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle Kolton Miller (74) during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders guard Dylan Parham (66) during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) makes a 5-yard touchdown catch during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) makes a 5-yard touchdown catch during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) celebrates with teammates after making a 5-yard touchdown catch during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) celebrates with quarterback Derek Carr (4) after making a 5-yard touchdown catch during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole (6) during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) kicks a PAT during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
The Las Vegas Raiders special teams unit huddles during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Jayon Brown (50) during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Matthew Butler (94) during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Malcolm Koonce (51) during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Rock Ya-Sin (26) during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Rock Ya-Sin (26) during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Matthew Butler (94) during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ameer Abdullah (22) during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ameer Abdullah (22) during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Divine Deablo (5) during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ameer Abdullah (22) during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Rock Ya-Sin (26) during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Foster Moreau (87) during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Brandon Bolden (34) and linebacker Luke Masterson (59) during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Brandon Bolden (34) during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole (6) during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Mack Hollins (10) returns to the field following the halftime break during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Brandon Bolden (34) returns to the field following the halftime break during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Kendal Vickers (95) returns to the field following the halftime break during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders guard Alex Bars (64) on the sidelines during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
The Las Vegas Raiders offense huddles during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Brandon Bolden (34) during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Brandon Bolden (34) during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Mack Hollins (10) during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Brandon Bolden (34) during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Mack Hollins (10) during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Mack Hollins (10) during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins (90) during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Duron Harmon (30) celebrates after intercepting a pass during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Duron Harmon (30) celebrates after intercepting a pass during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Mack Hollins (10) during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Jayon Brown (50) during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins (90) during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
The Las Vegas Raiders defense during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) and defensive end Chandler Jones (55) during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Foster Moreau (87) during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Foster Moreau (87) during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) and tackle Thayer Munford Jr. (77) during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Foster Moreau (87) during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Divine Deablo (5) during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Mack Hollins (10) during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Mack Hollins (10) during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Mack Hollins (10) during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) kicks a 32-yard field goal during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Mack Hollins (10) during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Clelin Ferrell (99) and defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Mack Hollins (10) during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Mack Hollins (10) during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Mack Hollins (10) makes a 9-yard touchdown catch during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Mack Hollins (10) makes a 9-yard touchdown catch during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Mack Hollins (10) celebrates after making a 9-yard touchdown catch during the regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
