Defense Keeps Things Close
The Raiders defense did not allow a single third down conversion on seven attempts last week. Today against the Ravens, their third-down defense traveled again. The Ravens finished the first half just 3-8 on third down.
Both teams' defenses have been stout in the game, with the Raiders trailing the Ravens, 9-6.
After Lamar Jackson totaled 122 yards on 16 carries against Kansas City in Week 1, the Raiders defense held him to just 11 yards on two runs.
Crosby Continues to Climb
Maxx Crosby has been getting after it. On the Raiders' fourth defensive snap of the game, Crosby took down Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson for a six-yard loss.
Crosby now owns 54.0 career sacks, passing Bill Pickel (53.0) for sole possession of fourth on the Raiders' all-time sacks list.
That was just the start of a dominant first half for the sixth-year defensive end. He finished the first 30 minutes of play with 1.0 sack, three tackles for loss and a pass deflection.
Bowers Makes History and Carlson Bounces Back
Rookie tight end Brock Bowers tallied three catches for 16 yards in the first half.
It brings his season total to nine receptions, the most by a Raiders rookie tight end in his first two NFL games. The only Raiders rookie with more catches in his first two career games is wide receiver Amari Cooper (12 in 2015).
After converting one of his two kicks in Week 1, Carlson connected on a 51-yard attempt and a 53-yard attempt in the first half to keep the Raiders within a score heading into halftime.
Offense Starts Slow
The Raiders offense totaled just eight yards over their first three drives of the game but got things going on their first possession of the second quarter. The eight-play, 37-yard drive featured four completions from Gardner Minshew II to Brock Bowers, Davante Adams and Michael Mayer.
But after the flurry of quick gains through the air, the offense couldn't keep the momentum going. A run on third-and-three resulted in a three-yard loss and forced the offense to settle for a 53-yard field goal from Carlson.
After the defense held the Ravens for another field goal, the offense got great starting field position at the Raiders 47-yard line but couldn't capitalize. On the second play of the drive, Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey reeled in an interception to take the ball away again.
Outside of the interception, Minshew (14-of-16) threw just one other incomplete pass.
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Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver DJ Turner (19) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Harrison Bryant (84) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ameer Abdullah (8) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Luke Masterson (59) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Charles Snowden (49) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Robert Spillane (41) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Robert Spillane (41) and defensive tackle Christian Wilkins (94) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Marcus Epps (1) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Janarius Robinson (97) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
The Las Vegas Raiders special teams during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Amari Gainer (53) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ameer Abdullah (8) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew II (15) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew II (15) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders guard Dylan Parham (66) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker (11) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew II (15) and center Andre James (68) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ameer Abdullah (8) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ameer Abdullah (8) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole (6) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) and defensive end Charles Snowden (49) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Marcus Epps (1) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Christian Wilkins (94) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Christian Wilkins (94) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker (11) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker (11) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew II (15) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole (6) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Robert Spillane (41) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders Head Coach Antonio Pierce during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders center Andre James (68) and tackle/guard Andrus Peat (75) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer (87) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew II (15) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle Kolton Miller (74) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) kicks a 53-yard field goal during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman Adam Butler (69), defensive tackle Nesta Jade Silvera (99) and defensive tackle Christian Wilkins (94) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Christian Wilkins (94) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman Adam Butler (69) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Marcus Epps (1) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ameer Abdullah (8) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle/guard Andrus Peat (75) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver DJ Turner (19) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Christian Wilkins (94) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Christian Wilkins (94) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Janarius Robinson (97) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Jakorian Bennett (0) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Marcus Epps (1) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
The Las Vegas Raiders special teams during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Kana'i Mauga (43) and defensive tackle Christian Wilkins (94) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew II (15) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Luke Masterson (59) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Amari Gainer (53) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Divine Deablo (5) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Janarius Robinson (97) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Isaiah Pola-Mao (20) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) on the bench during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders Head Coach Antonio Pierce on the sidelines during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Marcus Epps (1), linebacker Robert Spillane (41) and safety Tre'von Moehrig (7) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Divine Deablo (5) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White (3) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White (3) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Robert Spillane (41) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Robert Spillane (41) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Jack Jones (18) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Robert Spillane (41) and cornerback Jakorian Bennett (0) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Robert Spillane (41) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Robert Spillane (41) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Robert Spillane (41) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) and linebacker Robert Spillane (41) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew II (15) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders center Andre James (68) and guard Cody Whitehair (65) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew II (15) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew II (15) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew II (15) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Alexander Mattison (22) rushes for a 1-yard touchdown during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Alexander Mattison (22) rushes for a 1-yard touchdown during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Alexander Mattison (22) celebrates after rushing for a 1-yard touchdown during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Alexander Mattison (22) celebrates with wide receiver Davante Adams (17) after rushing for a 1-yard touchdown during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Alexander Mattison (22) celebrates with teammates after rushing for a 1-yard touchdown during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Alexander Mattison (22) celebrates with defensive tackle Christian Wilkins (94) after rushing for a 1-yard touchdown during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ameer Abdullah (8) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Luke Masterson (59) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman Adam Butler (69) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman Adam Butler (69) and defensive tackle Christian Wilkins (94) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
The Las Vegas Raiders huddle during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew II (15) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) kicks a 25-yard field goal during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Nesta Jade Silvera (99) and defensive tackle John Jenkins (95) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Jack Jones (18) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) and cornerback Jack Jones (18) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White (3) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White (3) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew II (15) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) makes a 1-yard touchdown catch during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) makes a 1-yard touchdown catch during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) celebrates with teammates after making a 1-yard touchdown catch during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) and defensive tackle Christian Wilkins (94) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Christian Wilkins (94) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Robert Spillane (41) and safety Tre'von Moehrig (7) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White (3) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) kicks a 38-yard field goal during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Christian Wilkins (94) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Kana'i Mauga (43) in the locker room after the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) in the locker room after the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) in the locker room after the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole (6) in the locker room after the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) in the locker room after the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
The Las Vegas Raiders in the locker room after the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders Head Coach Antonio Pierce in the locker room after the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) in the locker room after the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
