Effective run attack
One of the biggest things that went right for the Raiders this Sunday was how fresh their backfield looked coming out of the bye week.
The former Alabama Crimson Tide backfield played well with the carries they collectively received in the Raiders' 23-16 loss to the Giants. Josh Jacobs finished the game with 76 rushing yards and Kenyan Drake added another 30 yards. Both running backs also made an impact in the passing game – combining for 89 receiving yards and 10 catches against the G-Men.
Unfortunately for the Silver and Black, the Giants backfield had the same success in the run game. The Raiders run defense – coming into the game allowing the fifth-most rushing yards in the NFL – gave up 149 rushing yards to the Giants.
The turnover battle
The biggest playmaker on the field today came out of the Giants secondary.
Xavier McKinney – who missed practice the majority of the week while in COVID protocol – snagged two interceptions off Derek Carr. One of those interceptions he ran back 41 yards for a touchdown.
In total, Derek Carr was responsible for three turnovers, including a fumble with less than a minute left to go in the game.
View photos from the Raiders' Week 9 matchup against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season away game against the New York Giants.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Tre'von Moehrig (25) during the regular season away game against the New York Giants.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) and quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season away game against the New York Giants.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Bryan Edwards (89) during the regular season away game against the New York Giants.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season away game against the New York Giants.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) during the regular season away game against the New York Giants.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) and wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) during the regular season away game against the New York Giants.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) makes a 2-yard touchdown catch during the regular season away game against the New York Giants.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Casey Hayward Jr. (29) during the regular season away game against the New York Giants.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Carl Nassib (94) during the regular season away game against the New York Giants.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Denzel Perryman (52) during the regular season away game against the New York Giants.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Carl Nassib (94) during the regular season away game against the New York Giants.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Solomon Thomas (92) on the sidelines during the regular season away game against the New York Giants.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Yannick Ngakoue (91) strip-sacks the quarterback during the regular season away game against the New York Giants.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Darius Philon (96) recovers a fumble during the regular season away game against the New York Giants.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Darius Philon (96) celebrates after recovering a fumble during the regular season away game against the New York Giants.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Darius Philon (96) during the regular season away game against the New York Giants.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) and defensive tackle Quinton Jefferson (77) during the regular season away game against the New York Giants.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Yannick Ngakoue (91) sacks the quarterback during the regular season away game against the New York Giants.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Yannick Ngakoue (91) celebrates after sacking the quarterback during the regular season away game against the New York Giants.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Dillon Stoner (16) during the regular season away game against the New York Giants.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Jalen Richard (30) during the regular season away game against the New York Giants.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Jalen Richard (30) during the regular season away game against the New York Giants.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Bryan Edwards (89) during the regular season away game against the New York Giants.
Las Vegas Raiders fullback Alec Ingold (45) during the regular season away game against the New York Giants.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Jalen Richard (30) during the regular season away game against the New York Giants.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) during the regular season away game against the New York Giants.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) during the regular season away game against the New York Giants.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) during the regular season away game against the New York Giants.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Zay Jones (7) during the regular season away game against the New York Giants.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) lines up to kick a 32-yard field goal during the regular season away game against the New York Giants.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Tyree Gillespie (37) during the regular season away game against the New York Giants.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season away game against the New York Giants.
Las Vegas Raiders fullback Alec Ingold (45) during the regular season away game against the New York Giants.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Kenyan Drake (23) during the regular season away game against the New York Giants.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) during the regular season away game against the New York Giants.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) during the regular season away game against the New York Giants.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Kenyan Drake (23) during the regular season away game against the New York Giants.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) lines up to kick a 25-yard field goal during the regular season away game against the New York Giants.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Denzel Perryman (52) during the regular season away game against the New York Giants.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs (39), defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins (90) and cornerback Casey Hayward Jr. (29) during the regular season away game against the New York Giants.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Tre'von Moehrig (25) during the regular season away game against the New York Giants.
Las Vegas Raiders fullback Alec Ingold (45) during the regular season away game against the New York Giants.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season away game against the New York Giants.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Yannick Ngakoue (91) during the regular season away game against the New York Giants.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Jalen Richard (30) during the regular season away game against the New York Giants.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Jalen Richard (30) during the regular season away game against the New York Giants.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Kenyan Drake (23) during the regular season away game against the New York Giants.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Kenyan Drake (23) during the regular season away game against the New York Giants.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Kenyan Drake (23) during the regular season away game against the New York Giants.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Kenyan Drake (23) during the regular season away game against the New York Giants.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season away game against the New York Giants.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season away game against the New York Giants.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) during the regular season away game against the New York Giants.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) during the regular season away game against the New York Giants.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Johnathan Abram (24) during the regular season away game against the New York Giants.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Solomon Thomas (92) during the regular season away game against the New York Giants.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Dallin Leavitt (32) and safety Johnathan Abram (24) during the regular season away game against the New York Giants.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Johnathan Abram (24) during the regular season away game against the New York Giants.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) during the regular season away game against the New York Giants.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Kenyan Drake (23) during the regular season away game against the New York Giants.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) during the regular season away game against the New York Giants.
