Kicker Daniel Carlson scored the only points of the half for the Raiders as they trail Atlanta 9-3 entering halftime.
Here are some first-half takeaways:
Ridder Starts Against Former Team
With Gardner Minshew II on injured reserve and Aidan O'Connell battling a knee injury, quarterback Desmond Ridder made his first start at quarterback for the Raiders. Ridder was signed off Arizona's practice squad to the active roster in October. He began his career in Atlanta after being drafted in the third round (74th overall) of the 2022 NFL Draft and started 17 games for the Falcons from 2022-23.
Ridder finished the first half 7-of-11 for 59 yards. He also showed his ability as a runner, picking up 22 yards on three carries.
Miscues Help Falcons Take – and Keep – Lead
Miscues by the Raiders gave Atlanta great starting field position on its first two possessions. The Falcons began their first drive at the Raiders 48-yard line after recovering an Alexander Mattison fumble. The Raiders defense stood strong though as rookie defensive tackle Jonah Laulu sacked Kirk Cousins on third down for a 10-yard loss to push the Falcons out of field goal range.
The Raiders' next possession resulted in a tipped punt and Atlanta took over just shy of midfield at their own 49-yard line. They capitalized in six plays and found the end zone on a 30-yard touchdown pass from Kirk Cousins to Drake London.
In the second quarter, Ameer Abdullah called for a fair catch at the three-yard line and the Falcons took advantage with a safety on a run play two snaps later.
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Numbers To Know
- The Raiders kicked a field goal on their lone drive of the half that crossed midfield.
- Bijan Robinson was efficient in the run game for the Falcons, averaging 5.8 yards per carry on 10 attempts. Sincere McCormick ran seven times for eight yards for Las Vegas, but is questionable to return with an ankle injury.
- Cousins broke his drought of four games without a passing touchdown.
- Brock Bowers led the Silver and Black with three receptions for 35 yards. No Raiders wide receiver recorded a target.
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The Las Vegas Raiders huddle during the regular season home game against the Atlanta Falcons at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Desmond Ridder (10) during the regular season home game against the Atlanta Falcons at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) during the regular season home game against the Atlanta Falcons at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle Kolton Miller (74), quarterback Desmond Ridder (10) and running back Sincere McCormick (28) during the regular season home game against the Atlanta Falcons at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Sincere McCormick (28) during the regular season home game against the Atlanta Falcons at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ameer Abdullah (8) during the regular season home game against the Atlanta Falcons at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ameer Abdullah (8) during the regular season home game against the Atlanta Falcons at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Robert Spillane (41) and defensive tackle Jonah Laulu (96) during the regular season home game against the Atlanta Falcons at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end K'Lavon Chaisson (44) during the regular season home game against the Atlanta Falcons at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Divine Deablo (5) during the regular season home game against the Atlanta Falcons at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Jack Jones (18) and linebacker Divine Deablo (5) during the regular season home game against the Atlanta Falcons at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end K'Lavon Chaisson (44) and defensive tackle Jonah Laulu (96) during the regular season home game against the Atlanta Falcons at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Jonah Laulu (96) and defensive end K'Lavon Chaisson (44) during the regular season home game against the Atlanta Falcons at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Jonah Laulu (96) during the regular season home game against the Atlanta Falcons at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Desmond Ridder (10) during the regular season home game against the Atlanta Falcons at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Jack Jones (18) during the regular season home game against the Atlanta Falcons at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Tyree Wilson (9), linebacker Divine Deablo (5), safety Tre'von Moehrig (7) and defensive lineman Adam Butler (69) during the regular season home game against the Atlanta Falcons at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Sincere McCormick (28) during the regular season home game against the Atlanta Falcons at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Desmond Ridder (10) during the regular season home game against the Atlanta Falcons at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) kicks a 52-yard field goal during the regular season home game against the Atlanta Falcons at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) celebrates after kicking a 52-yard field goal during the regular season home game against the Atlanta Falcons at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Amari Gainer (53) during the regular season home game against the Atlanta Falcons at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Zach Carter (93), defensive lineman Adam Butler (69), defensive tackle Jonah Laulu (96) and linebacker Amari Burney (56) during the regular season home game against the Atlanta Falcons at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Robert Spillane (41), safety Isaiah Pola-Mao (20) and cornerback Decamerion Richardson (25) during the regular season home game against the Atlanta Falcons at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Jonah Laulu (96) during the regular season home game against the Atlanta Falcons at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Robert Spillane (41) during the regular season home game against the Atlanta Falcons at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Divine Deablo (5) during the regular season home game against the Atlanta Falcons at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Jonah Laulu (96) and defensive lineman Adam Butler (69) during the regular season home game against the Atlanta Falcons at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman Adam Butler (69) and defensive tackle Jonah Laulu (96) during the regular season home game against the Atlanta Falcons at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Robert Spillane (41) during the regular season home game against the Atlanta Falcons at Allegiant Stadium.
The Las Vegas Raiders celebrate linebacker Robert Spillane's (41) interception during the regular season home game against the Atlanta Falcons at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Desmond Ridder (10) during the regular season home game against the Atlanta Falcons at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Divine Deablo (5) during the regular season home game against the Atlanta Falcons at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Desmond Ridder (10) during the regular season home game against the Atlanta Falcons at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Alexander Mattison (22) during the regular season home game against the Atlanta Falcons at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders offensive lineman Jordan Meredith (61) and tackle Kolton Miller (74) during the regular season home game against the Atlanta Falcons at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Desmond Ridder (10) during the regular season home game against the Atlanta Falcons at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) during the regular season home game against the Atlanta Falcons at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Jack Jones (18) during the regular season home game against the Atlanta Falcons at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman Adam Butler (69) during the regular season home game against the Atlanta Falcons at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end K'Lavon Chaisson (44) during the regular season home game against the Atlanta Falcons at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman Adam Butler (69) during the regular season home game against the Atlanta Falcons at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) and safety Isaiah Pola-Mao (20) during the regular season home game against the Atlanta Falcons at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Isaiah Pola-Mao (20) and linebacker Robert Spillane (41) during the regular season home game against the Atlanta Falcons at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Alexander Mattison (22) during the regular season home game against the Atlanta Falcons at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end K'Lavon Chaisson (44) during the regular season home game against the Atlanta Falcons at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Amari Burney (56) during the regular season home game against the Atlanta Falcons at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Janarius Robinson (97) during the regular season home game against the Atlanta Falcons at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Jonah Laulu (96) during the regular season home game against the Atlanta Falcons at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer (87) during the regular season home game against the Atlanta Falcons at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Janarius Robinson (97) and linebacker Divine Deablo (5) during the regular season home game against the Atlanta Falcons at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Janarius Robinson (97) and defensive tackle John Jenkins (95) during the regular season home game against the Atlanta Falcons at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) during the regular season home game against the Atlanta Falcons at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Alexander Mattison (22) on the sidelines during the regular season home game against the Atlanta Falcons at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Desmond Ridder (10) during the regular season home game against the Atlanta Falcons at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Desmond Ridder (10) during the regular season home game against the Atlanta Falcons at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) during the regular season home game against the Atlanta Falcons at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle DJ Glaze (71) during the regular season home game against the Atlanta Falcons at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ameer Abdullah (8) makes a 5-yard touchdown catch during the regular season home game against the Atlanta Falcons at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ameer Abdullah (8) dives into the end zone after making a 5-yard touchdown catch during the regular season home game against the Atlanta Falcons at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ameer Abdullah (8) celebrates after making a 5-yard touchdown catch during the regular season home game against the Atlanta Falcons at Allegiant Stadium.
