While the Raiders didn't pick up the victory Sunday, there's still a lot they can take from it moving forward.
The Silver and Black's season opener was a competitive, physical affair with AFC West foe, the Los Angeles Chargers. Turnovers played a crucial part in the Silver and Black not being able to bring home the win. They'll now try to put the defeat behind them, learn from their mistakes in Los Angeles and move forward to their home opener against the Arizona Cardinals.
Read through for some of the best quotes from coach's Monday morning press conference.
On Darren Waller's contract extension and performance against Chargers:
"Happy for Darren and happy for the Raiders. Obviously, he's been a really good player here and a very productive player. ... [He] made some big plays again. Had some other opportunities we just missed a little bit, but Darren competes hards, practices hard and certainly can be a big factor in a game. I've got to do a better job of getting him even more opportunities. Happy about that whole situation and looking forward to continue working with him going forward."
On the second half comeback bid:
"You're never going to hear me talk about moral victories or anything like that because I don't believe in them. But I like the competitive spirit of our team. I like the character we displayed yesterday. It's football – you fall behind, you keep playing. Our job is to catch up. Play better, coach better and catch up and we had a chance to do that. And for that, I respect the way we played and competed."
Encouraging takeaways from the Raiders defense:
"I thought we did a decent job of containing a few of their really big players. [Mike] Williams, we tried to do a good job of limiting his overall production. And I know [Keenan] Allen went out of the game and he had a few big ones before he went out of the game. And we tried to tackle [Austin] Ekeler as best we could, he's a really good player. I thought we did that decent."
On the offensive line:
"I think they all played competitively, I really do. We're not searching for anything, we're playing the guys that deserve to play. There's seven guys that played yesterday because they earned it with their performance throughout the course of the preseason. ... They did a lot of good things in the game that gave us opportunities to make plays, both in the running game and in the passing game."
View the best photos from the Raiders' Week 1 game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr's (4) pads in the locker room prior to the Raiders' arrival for the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
A Las Vegas Raiders helmet in the locker room prior to the Raiders' arrival for the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
A view of SoFi Stadium before the Las Vegas Raiders' regular season away game against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Matthew Butler (94) arrives to the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins (90) arrives to the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Chandler Jones (55) arrives to the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders fullback Jakob Johnson (45) arrives to the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders center Andre James (68) arrives to the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Anthony Averett (29) arrives to the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) arrives to the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Johnathan Abram (24) arrives to the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle Jackson Barton (78) warming up before the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Clelin Ferrell (99) warming up before the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Mack Hollins (10) warming up before the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Malcolm Koonce (51) warming up before the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) warming up before the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) warming up before the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders guard John Simpson (76) warming up before the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) warming up before the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders guard Lester Cotton Sr. (67) warming up before the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ameer Abdullah (22) warming up before the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Matthew Butler (94) warming up before the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Chandler Jones (55) warming up before the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Anthony Averett (29) warming up before the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders offensive lineman Jermaine Eluemunor (72) warming up before the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) and punter AJ Cole (6) warming up before the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tyron Johnson (1) warming up before the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) warming up before the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders Owner Mark Davis and wide receiver Tyron Johnson (1) before the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Roderic Teamer (33) warming up before the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) warming up before the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Tre'von Moehrig (25) warming up before the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) warming up before the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) warming up before the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) warming up before the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders guard John Simpson (76) warming up before the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Denzel Perryman (52) warming up before the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Sam Webb (27) warming up before the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) fires up the the team in a huddle during warm ups before the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders Head Coach Josh McDaniels before the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Brandon Bolden (34) warming up before the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders long snapper Trent Sieg (47), kicker Daniel Carlson (2) and punter AJ Cole (6) huddle before the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) waits to be introduced onto the field before the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
The Las Vegas Raiders are introduced onto the field before the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Chandler Jones (55) is introduced onto the field before the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) on the bench before the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) on the bench before the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Anthony Averett (29) on the sidelines before the Las Vegas Raiders regular season away game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) on the sidelines before the Las Vegas Raiders regular season away game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) during the national anthem before the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the national anthem before the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Denzel Perryman (52) during the national anthem before the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) kicks off during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Denzel Perryman (52) eyes the quarterback during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Chandler Jones (55) eyes the quarterback during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) celebrates after a tackle during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Johnathan Abram (24) celebrates after breaking up a pass during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) runs after making a catch during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) passes during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) runs after making a catch during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Mack Hollins (10) runs after making a catch during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Mack Hollins (10) celebrates after making a first down during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) passes during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) runs after making a catch during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) celebrates after making a cactch during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) kicks a 23-yard field goal during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) calls out the defense during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Mack Hollins (10) lines up before the snap during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Brandon Bolden (34) rushes during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) makes a tackle during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Kendal Vickers (95) rushes the quarterback during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Clelin Ferrell (99) and cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) make a tackle during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Luke Masterson (59) defends on a kick off during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Denzel Perryman (52) lines up before the snap during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) on the field during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Chandler Jones (55) rushes the quarterback during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) on the bench during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Brandon Bolden (34) makes an 18-yard touchdown catch during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Brandon Bolden (34) makes an 18-yard touchdown catch during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Brandon Bolden (34) celebrates after making an 18-yard touchdown catch during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Brandon Bolden (34) celebrates with wide receiver Mack Hollins (10) after making an 18-yard touchdown catch during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Chandler Jones (55) and defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) celebrate during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) hits the quarterback during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders center Andre James (68) blocks during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) rushes during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) rushes during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Kendal Vickers (95), defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins (90) and linebacker Divine Deablo (5) make a tackle during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) calls out the defense during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) celebrates after making a first down during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) lines up before the snap during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) lines up before the snap during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) rushes during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) stiff arms the defender during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) rushes during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) makes a catch during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) celebrates after making a catch during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) makes a 3-yard touchdown catch during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) makes a 3-yard touchdown catch during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) celebrates after making a 3-yard touchdown catch during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) on the field during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
