Los Raiders tuvieron lecciones que aprender tras su triunfo de la primera semana en Denver y ahora tendrán más después de perder por primera vez en la campaña 2023 al caer 38-10 en Buffalo ante los Bills.
"Cuando vas de visita contra un muy buen equipo que está bien entrenado y con muchos jugadores buenos necesitamos dirigir y jugar mucho mejor de lo que lo hicimos hoy," dijo el entrenador en jefe de los Raiders Josh McDaniels. "Esa es mi responsabilidad, necesitamos hacer un mucho mejor trabajo. Necesitamos que nuestro equipo haga más cosas de la manera correcta para competir contra equipos así en este tipo de ambiente. Hay mucho trabajo por hacer y lecciones por aprender, trabajaremos mucho en ese aspecto esta semana".
El inicio del partido no pudo ser mejor para Las Vegas, encontrando la zona de anotación en su primera posesión con un pase de Jimmy Garoppolo a Davante Adams, y siguiéndolo con la defensa sacando del emparrillado a Buffalo con un tres y fuera. Pero poco positivo sucedió posterior a ello, ya que solo cuatro jugadas después 'Jimmy G' fue interceptado y en la siguiente serie los Malosos no pudieron mover las cadenas. Buffalo consiguió anotaciones en ambas ofensivas consecuentes.
En total, los Raiders tuvieron tres pérdidas de balón, con dos intercepciones de Garoppolo y un balón suelto de Zamir White. Lamentablemente para la causa negro y plata, por segundo juego consecutivo el robo de balón ocasionado por su defensa acabo siendo negado por un castigo.
"Este equipo (Bills) es históricamente uno de los mejores en generar pérdidas de balón y lo sabíamos", aseguró McDaniels. "Tenemos que hacer un mucho mejor trabajo en cuidar el ovoide. Tuvimos una pérdida de balón en un momento crítico la semana pasada y ahora les dimos demasiados campos cortos y posesiones donde tuvieron la oportunidad de anotar rápidamente."
Josh Jacobs terminó con yardaje terrestre negativo por primera vez en su carrera dentro de la NFL, ya que en 9 acarreos su producción fue de -2 yardas. La línea defensiva de los Bills le llegó de manera continua detrás de la línea de golpeo al que fue el corredor más productivo en la NFL durante la temporada 2022.
"Necesito hacer más", aseguró Jacobs, quien por aire produjo 51 yardas en 5 recepciones. "(Necesito) crear jugadas cuando están ahí y corregir a mis compañeros aunque se equivoquen en la jugada. Necesitamos identificar lo que no hicimos bien, corregir esos problemas y enfocarnos en ello para estar listos para los Acereros".
Un momento clave en el encuentro que pudo haber cambiado el rumbo del juego para Las Vegas fue el haber detenido en cuarta y gol a los Bills con menos de tres minutos por disputarse en la primera mitad, pero los Raiders sufrieron su segundo "tres y fuera" del partido tras no tener ninguno ante Denver. Buffalo recuperó el ovoide y acabaron anotando para irse al medio tiempo con una ventaja de 21 a 10 y no quitaron el pie del acelerador en la segunda mitad para acabar ganando 38-10. Los 38 puntos permitidos por los Malosos son la mayor cantidad que han recibido desde el 18 de Diciembre del 2021 cuando cayeron 48 a 9 contra Kansas City.
"No hay que buscar excusas, sino cómo podemos mejorar", declaró el linebacker Robert Spillane, quien encabezó a los Malosos con 14 tacleadas ante los Bills. "Necesitamos mantenernos unidos como equipo y seguir creciendo dando pasos hacia adelante".
Las Vegas ahora tendrá una semana de preparación en su cuartel general en Henderson, Nevada para disputar su primer juego como locales, el cual será el domingo 24 de Septiembre en horario estelar al ser anfitriones de los Acereros en el Estadio Allegiant. Pittsburgh cerrará la semana dos de la NFL al ser anfitriones de los Cafés de Cleveland el lunes por la noche.
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Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver DeAndre Carter (3) during the regular season away game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium.
The Las Vegas Raiders huddle during the regular season away game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) hands the ball off to running back Josh Jacobs (8) during the regular season away game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (8) during the regular season away game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) during the regular season away game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) during the regular season away game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker (11) during the regular season away game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) makes a 16-yard touchdown catch during the regular season away game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) makes a 16-yard touchdown catch during the regular season away game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) celebrates after making a 16-yard touchdown catch during the regular season away game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) celebrates with running back Josh Jacobs (8) after making a 16-yard touchdown catch during the regular season away game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) celebrates with quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) after making a 16-yard touchdown catch during the regular season away game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) during the regular season away game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season away game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season away game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Robert Spillane (41) during the regular season away game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season away game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders center Andre James (68) during the regular season away game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) during the regular season away game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Kristian Wilkerson (83) during the regular season away game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) during the regular season away game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (8) during the regular season away game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Marcus Peters (24) during the regular season away game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season away game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Byron Young (93) during the regular season away game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Marcus Peters (24) during the regular season away game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Marcus Epps (1) during the regular season away game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Tyree Wilson (9) during the regular season away game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Curtis Bolton (36) during the regular season away game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) during the regular season away game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker (11) during the regular season away game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) during the regular season away game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (8) during the regular season away game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) during the regular season away game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) during the regular season away game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) during the regular season away game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) during the regular season away game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) goes to kick a 47-yard field goal during the regular season away game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) during the regular season away game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Bilal Nichols (91) during the regular season away game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle John Jenkins (95) during the regular season away game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) and safety Marcus Epps (1) during the regular season away game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) on the sidelines during the regular season away game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) during the regular season away game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman Jerry Tillery (90) during the regular season away game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Robert Spillane (41) during the regular season away game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Robert Spillane (41) and defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season away game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell (4) on the sidelines during the regular season away game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Marcus Epps (1) and linebacker Robert Spillane (41) during the regular season away game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Tre'von Moehrig (25) and safety Marcus Epps (1) during the regular season away game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) and linebacker Robert Spillane (41) during the regular season away game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (8) during the regular season away game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season away game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) on the sidelines during the regular season away game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) during the regular season away game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Robert Spillane (41) during the regular season away game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Malcolm Koonce (51) during the regular season away game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Marcus Peters (24) and cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) during the regular season away game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Robert Spillane (41) during the regular season away game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Tre'von Moehrig (25) during the regular season away game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman Jerry Tillery (90) and linebacker Luke Masterson (59) during the regular season away game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Bilal Nichols (91), defensive lineman Jerry Tillery (90) and linebacker Luke Masterson (59) during the regular season away game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) on the sidelines during the regular season away game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders Head Coach Josh McDaniels during the regular season away game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Divine Deablo (5), safety Marcus Epps (1), cornerback Jakorian Bennett (0) and linebacker Robert Spillane (41) during the regular season away game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) during the regular season away game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (8) during the regular season away game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Austin Hooper (81) during the regular season away game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) during the regular season away game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Malcolm Koonce (51) during the regular season away game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders Head Coach Josh McDaniels and wide receiver Davante Adams (17) on the sidelines during the regular season away game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Bilal Nichols (91) during the regular season away game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman Adam Butler (69) during the regular season away game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) on the bench during the regular season away game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Amik Robertson (21) on the bench during the regular season away game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Roderic Teamer (33) during the regular season away game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) during the regular season away game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders guard/tackle Jermaine Eluemunor (72) during the regular season away game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders guard Greg Van Roten (70) during the regular season away game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) during the regular season away game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (8) during the regular season away game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole (6) during the regular season away game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Malcolm Koonce (51) during the regular season away game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Tre'von Moehrig (25) during the regular season away game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Roderic Teamer (33) during the regular season away game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Marcus Epps (1) and linebacker Divine Deablo (5) during the regular season away game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Malcolm Koonce (51) during the regular season away game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season away game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Tyree Wilson (9) during the regular season away game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Robert Spillane (41) during the regular season away game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer (87) during the regular season away game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White (35) during the regular season away game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) during the regular season away game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White (35) during the regular season away game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) during the regular season away game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) during the regular season away game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) during the regular season away game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White (35) during the regular season away game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Divine Deablo (5) during the regular season away game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Tyree Wilson (9) during the regular season away game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders Head Coach Josh McDaniels shakes hands with Buffalo Bills Head Coach Sean McDermott after the regular season away game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium.
