Mattison Scores Third Touchdown In Three Games
The Raiders' lone touchdown of the first half capped off a 10-play, 97-yard drive – the team's second drive of 90+ yards since the start of the 2022 season. It was jumpstarted on a 54-yard completion from Minshew to wide receiver Tre Tucker. The 54-yard gain was the longest reception of Tucker's career and set up first-and-10 for the Silver and Black from the Carolina 26-yard line.
Later in the drive, Minshew picked up a key third-and-four with his legs on a full-extension dive. On the next play, running back Alexander Mattison punched in a two-yard score for his third touchdown in three games as a Raider.
Mattison is the third Raiders running back in the last 20 years to have a scrimmage touchdown in each of his first three games of a season, joining Marshawn Lynch in 2018 and Latavius Murray in 2016.
Offensive Takeaways
The first-half struggles on offense continued in the Raiders' home opener. Quarterback Gardner Minshew II finished 8-of-14 for 117 yards while Zamir White led the Raiders with 30 rushing yards on eight carries (3.8 avg.). Excluding the lone touchdown drive, the Raiders' five other possessions all lasted five plays or fewer.
The Panthers, meanwhile, put up 256 net yards to Las Vegas' 155 to take a 21-7 lead into halftime.
Key Defensive Plays
The Panthers came out hot behind their new starting quarterback Andy Dalton. Dalton went 5-of-6 for 52 yards on the opening drive and gave Carolina a 7-0 lead on a six-yard pass to running back Chuba Hubbard.
Third-down defense will certainly be a point of emphasis entering the second half for the Silver and Black. Carolina finished 5-of-8 on third down, including a third-and-14 conversion on their second scoring drive that resulted in a 23-yard catch-and-run by Diontae Johnson.
Several Raiders players made key plays in the first half. Jakorian Bennett added his fourth pass defensed of the season on a third-down play to force a punt. Bennett's four passes defensed are a new season high for the cornerback after just three games played.
After reeling in a key interception last week against Baltimore, Robert Spillane added a sack and seven total tackles in the first half. Christian Wilkins also tallied his first sack as a Raider.
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Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White (3) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
The Las Vegas Raiders huddle during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White (3) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew II (15) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole (6) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Tommy Eichenberg (45) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Kana'i Mauga (43), long snapper Jacob Bobenmoyer (50) and wide receiver DJ Turner (19) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Tyree Wilson (9) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Jakorian Bennett (0) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman Adam Butler (69) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
The Las Vegas Raiders huddle during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew II (15) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Alexander Mattison (22) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker (11) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker (11) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White (3) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White (3) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew II (15) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew II (15) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew II (15) and tight end Michael Mayer (87) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) kicks a PAT during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders Head Coach Antonio Pierce during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Tre'von Moehrig (7) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Robert Spillane (41) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Robert Spillane (41) and defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Jack Jones (18) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Alexander Mattison (22) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Charles Snowden (49) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Charles Snowden (49) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Christian Wilkins (94) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders guard Cody Whitehair (65) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole (6) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole (6) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Marcus Epps (1) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Jakorian Bennett (0) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman Adam Butler (69) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs (39), safety Marcus Epps (1) and defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Amari Gainer (53) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Christian Wilkins (94) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver DJ Turner (19) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Tommy Eichenberg (45) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew II (15) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker (11) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Christian Wilkins (94) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Janarius Robinson (97) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) on the sidelines during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew II (15) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ameer Abdullah (8) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ameer Abdullah (8) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew II (15) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle John Jenkins (95) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Robert Spillane (41) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Robert Spillane (41) and cornerback Jack Jones (18) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Isaiah Pola-Mao (20) and linebacker Robert Spillane (41) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Harrison Bryant (84) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ameer Abdullah (8) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew II (15) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Jack Jones (18) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders Head Coach Antonio Pierce on the sidelines during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Janarius Robinson (97) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Christian Wilkins (94) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Luke Masterson (59) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Robert Spillane (41) and safety Marcus Epps (1) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) and linebacker Robert Spillane (41) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders guard Jackson Powers-Johnson (58) on the sidelines during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer (87) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Alexander Mattison (22) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) makes a 13-yard touchdown catch during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) makes a 13-yard touchdown catch during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) celebrates after making a 13-yard touchdown catch during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) celebrates with teammates after making a 13-yard touchdown catch during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) makes a catch for a 2-point conversion during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) celebrates after making a catch for a 2-point conversion during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew II (15) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker (11) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle DJ Glaze (71) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders center Andre James (68) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Alexander Mattison (22) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Luke Masterson (59) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Isaiah Pola-Mao (20) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) and linebacker Luke Masterson (59) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
