Minshew Replaces O'Connell
Second-year quarterback Aidan O'Connell made his second consecutive start for the Silver and Black but played only two offensive series before leaving the game with a right thumb injury. O'Connell was 6-of-10 for 52 yards on those two possessions, which both ended in punts.
Gardner Minshew II replaced O'Connell and played the rest of the half. The Rams took a 14-3 lead but a Daniel Carlson field goal as time expired cut the Raiders' deficit to one possession entering the break.
Big Play Brock
With veteran wide receiver Jakobi Meyers out for the second straight game, the Raiders' pass game leaned heavily on rookie tight end Brock Bowers. Bowers' 25-yard catch-and-run on the Raiders' third drive of the game was the longest play of the half by either team. It set up kicker Daniel Carlson for a successful 38-yard field goal.
Bowers finished the half with six receptions for 64 yards and now has the NFL record for most receptions (43) by a tight end in their first seven career games.
Points After Turnovers
The Raiders defense limited the Rams to a 1-of-5 mark on third down and 114 total yards. However, the Rams capitalized on two Raiders' turnovers and turned them into 14 points in the final three minutes of first-half action.
After a Minshew interception, the Rams got the ball at the Raiders 47-yard line and scored in four plays. Then on the following possession, Los Angeles recovered and returned a Minshew fumble 33 yards for a touchdown.
Numbers to know
Alexander Mattison got the start at running back and led the Raiders with 12 carries for 57 yards (4.75 avg.)
With his first-quarter sack of Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, Maxx Crosby recorded his 58.5th career sack, passing Anthony Smith (57.5) for third on the team's all-time sacks list.
After posting a single-game career high in tackles for loss (three) last week, safety Tre'von Moehrig's hit on quarterback Matthew Stafford forced an incompletion and a punt on the Rams' first drive.
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Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Alexander Mattison (22) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole (6) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Jonah Laulu (96) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Tyree Wilson (9) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Robert Spillane (41) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Tre'von Moehrig (7) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Amari Gainer (53) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Harrison Bryant (84) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Harrison Bryant (84) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders center Andre James (68) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Alexander Mattison (22) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Alexander Mattison (22) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver DJ Turner (19) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Matthew Butler (91) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Charles Snowden (49) and cornerback Jakorian Bennett (0) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) and cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end K'Lavon Chaisson (44) and defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Jakorian Bennett (0) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman Adam Butler (69) and defensive end K'Lavon Chaisson (44) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Alexander Mattison (22) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders center Andre James (68) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders guard Jackson Powers-Johnson (58) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Alexander Mattison (22) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Alex Bachman (81) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) goes to kick a 38-yard field goal during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) celebrates with teammates after kicking a 38-yard field goal during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman Adam Butler (69) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end K'Lavon Chaisson (44) and cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Tre'von Moehrig (7) and cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
The Las Vegas Raiders huddle during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew II (15) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Alexander Mattison (22) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew II (15) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole (6) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Matthew Butler (91) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Jakorian Bennett (0) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Robert Spillane (41) and defensive end K'Lavon Chaisson (44) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman Adam Butler (69) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew II (15) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Alexander Mattison (22) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker (11) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders offensive lineman Jordan Meredith (61) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Alexander Mattison (22) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver DJ Turner (19) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Alexander Mattison (22) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) kicks a 47-yard field goal during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver DJ Turner (19) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle John Jenkins (95) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Isaiah Pola-Mao (20) and linebacker Robert Spillane (41) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Robert Spillane (41) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Tre'von Moehrig (7) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Tre'von Moehrig (7) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White (3) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Alexander Mattison (22) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker (11) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
The Las Vegas Raiders huddle during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) kicks a 38-yard field goal during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) celebrates with teammates after kicking a 38-yard field goal during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) runs after intercepting a pass during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) runs after intercepting a pass during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) runs after intercepting a pass during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) runs after intercepting a pass during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) celebrates with teammates after intercepting a pass during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) celebrates with teammates after intercepting a pass during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver DJ Turner (19) and quarterback Gardner Minshew II (15) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) kicks a 27-yard field goal during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Tre'von Moehrig (7) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Jakorian Bennett (0) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Tre'von Moehrig (7) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Amari Gainer (53) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew II (15) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker (11) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White (3) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew II (15) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White (3) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White (3) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
The Las Vegas Raiders huddle during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle Kolton Miller (74) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew II (15) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) kicks a 27-yard field goal during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Tre'von Moehrig (7) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
