The Raiders moved to 3-0 on the season after defeating the Miami Dolphins 31-28 in overtime. Even with three wins under their belts, the Silver and Black as well as Head Coach Jon Gruden are staying realistic as they prepare for Monday Night Football against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Coach Gruden addressed the media Monday following the win. Here are the best soundbites from his press conference:
On starting the season 3-0:
"Well, it's fun to win, and you also got to be realistic when you look at your schedule and what we have coming up. It doesn't get much easier. The Chargers just went to Kansas City and beat the Chiefs and did it in impressive fashion. Every week is a grind."
On the offensive line:
"We're getting there. We need to put a complete performance together; that's what we need to do. And we've had spurts where it's been pretty doggone good, and there's been spurts where it needs to be better. But it's a young group, they are playing some formidable defenses, some good players and a lot of looks, and I think we're getting better which is encouraging."
On distributing the ball among receivers:
"That's always been the goal and to have balance as well. Not just throwing it to different people but being able to turn and hand it off to somebody that can do something. We had some balance yesterday, which helped us win that game, but we have a lot of confidence in our receiving corps. They may be young, but they're talented, they're reliable, they're tough and they're versatile."
On linebacker Cory Littleton:
"I think this defense suits him. I think the front and the improved pass rush up there helps, and he's also a great special teams player and a great guy. So, we're happy to have him."
View the best photos from the Raiders' Week 3 victory against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr's (4) pads and helmet in the locker room prior to the Las Vegas Raiders' arrival for their regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby's (98) helmet in the locker room prior to the Las Vegas Raiders' arrival for their regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson's (2) pads in the locker room prior to the Las Vegas Raiders' arrival for their regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
Las Vegas Raiders guard John Simpson (76) arrives to the regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
Las Vegas Raiders fullback Alec Ingold (45) arrives to the regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker K.J. Wright (34) arrives to the regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Solomon Thomas (92) arrives to the regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) arrives to the regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Tre'von Moehrig (25) arrives to the regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Denzel Perryman (52) arrives to the regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Johnathan Abram (24) arrives to the regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Nathan Peterman (3) warming up before the regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
Las Vegas Raiders guard Jordan Simmons (60) warming up before the regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) warming up before the regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III's (11) cleats during warm ups before the regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III (11) warming up before the regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III (11) warming up before the regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
Las Vegas Raiders long snapper Trent Sieg (47) warming up before the regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III (11) warming up before the regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
Las Vegas Raiders center Andre James (68) walks down the tunnel before the regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
Las Vegas Raiders Head Coach Jon Gruden walks down the tunnel before the regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
The Las Vegas Raiders centers and tight ends huddle in the tunnel before the regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Trayvon Mullen Jr. (27) warming up before the regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Yannick Ngakoue (91) warming up before the regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Zay Jones (7) warming up before the regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Kenyan Drake (23) warming up before the regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) huddles with the team during warm ups before the regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) warming up before the regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) takes the field before the regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Tre'von Moehrig (25) is introduced onto the field before the regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Trayvon Mullen Jr. (27) is introduced onto the field before the regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Trayvon Mullen Jr. (27) is introduced onto the field before the regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) hands the ball off to running back Kenyan Drake (23) during the regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) passes during the regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole (6) punts during the regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) rushes the quarterback during the regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) and defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins (90) pressure the quarterback during the regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) runs after making a catch during the regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Peyton Barber (31) rushes during the regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Bryan Edwards (89) runs after making a catch during the regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Bryan Edwards (89) celebrates after making a catch during the regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Kenyan Drake (23) rushes during the regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Kenyan Drake (23) rushes during the regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) passes during the regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) goes for a catch during the regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Zay Jones (7) downs a punt during the regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Casey Hayward Jr. (29) records a safety during the regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Casey Hayward Jr. (29) records a safety during the regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Casey Hayward Jr. (29) celebrates after recording a safety during the regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Casey Hayward Jr. (29) celebrates with defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) after recording a safety during the regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) makes a catch during the regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III (11) makes a catch during the regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III (11) celebrates after making a first down during the regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) passes during the regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) runs after making a catch during the regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
Las Vegas Raiders fullback Alec Ingold (45) makes a 1-yard touchdown catch during the regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
Las Vegas Raiders fullback Alec Ingold (45) dives into the end zone on a 1-yard touchdown catch during the regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
Las Vegas Raiders fullback Alec Ingold (45) celebrates with fans after making a 1-yard touchdown catch during the regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) lines up to kick a PAT during the regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Carl Nassib (94) and defensive tackle Solomon Thomas (92) sack the quarterback during the regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
Las Vegas Raiders Head Coach Jon Gruden on the sidelines during the Las Vegas Raiders regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Carl Nassib (94) makes a tackle during the regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Zay Jones (7) runs after making a catch during the regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Foster Moreau (87) makes a catch during the regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) runs after making a catch during the regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) passes during the regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) heads to the end zone on a 12-yard touchdown catch during the regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) is congratulated by wide receiver Henry Ruggs III (11) after making a 12-yard touchdown pass during the regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Trayvon Mullen Jr. (27) celebrates after breaking up a pass during the regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) celebrates during the regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Yannick Ngakoue (91) rushes the quarterback during the regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Trayvon Mullen Jr. (27) breaks up a pass during the regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Peyton Barber (31) rushes during the regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Peyton Barber (31) rushes during the regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Kenyan Drake (23) rushes during the regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) celebrates after making a first down during the regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
Las Vegas Raiders guard John Simpson (76) lines up before the snap during the regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Kenyan Drake (23) rushes during the regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Peyton Barber (31) rushes for a 1-yard touchdown during the regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Peyton Barber (31) rushes for a 1-yard touchdown during the regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Peyton Barber (31) is congratulated by quarterback Derek Carr (4) after rushing for a 1-yard touchdown during the regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Cory Littleton (42) makes a tackle during the regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) makes a tackle during the regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Quinton Jefferson (77) celebrates during the regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) calls a play in the huddle during the regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Johnathan Abram (24) makes a tackle during the regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) pressures the quarterback during the regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) and cornerback Trayvon Mullen Jr. (27) celebrate during the regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Tre'von Moehrig (25) celebrates after the Raiders record a turnover on downs during the regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Darius Philon (96), safety Tyree Gillespie (37) and linebacker Denzel Perryman (52) make a tackle during the regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Foster Moreau (87) on the field during the regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) passes during the regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) kicks a 38-yard field goal during the regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) kicks off during the regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Trayvon Mullen Jr. (27) breaks up a pass during the regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Johnathan Abram (24) breaks up a pass during the regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Bryan Edwards (89) makes a catch during the regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Peyton Barber (31) rushes during the regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) kicks a game-winning 22-yard field goal during the regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) celebrates with teammates after kicking a game-winning field goal during the regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins.
