The Raiders fell 15-9 to the Atlanta Falcons on Monday Night Football, dropping the team to 2-12 on the season.
Both defenses started strong, making pivotal plays in the first quarter of action, as Falcons cornerback Dee Alford forced a fumble on the Raiders' opening drive. Atlanta's first possession came to an end with a third-down sack by rookie Jonah Laulu, the first of his NFL career.
A tipped punt placed the Falcons in good field possession to put the first points on the board. Quarterback Kirk Cousins pump faked on a screen, resulting in Drake London sprinting down the right side to catch a 30-yard touchdown pass.
Daniel Carlson responded with a 52-yard field goal to make it 7-3. The Raiders defense forced a stop which lead to a fair catch on the 3-yard line. However, two plays later, Ameer Abdullah was taken down in Atlanta's end zone for a safety, giving the Falcons a 9-3 lead going into halftime.
Coming out of the gate in the second half, Robert Spillane jumped in front of pass to Charlie Woerner for his second interception of the season. But the Raiders offense still couldn't find a way to put points on the board.
The Falcons' special teams unit continued to deliver blows. Another blocked punt put the Falcons at the Raiders 37-yard line, resulting in Younghoe Koo knocking in a 40-yard field goal. The Falcons kicker would notch another field goal from 48 yards at the top of the fourth quarter to take a 15-3 lead.
As the clock ran down, the Raiders still found a way to stay in the game. The offense drove the ball down the field 68 yards in under three minutes, scoring on a 5-yard pass from Desmond Ridder to Abdullah.
Down six with 1:50 left in the game, the Raiders had a chance to mount a game-winning drive. However, three penalties prevented the team from advancing down the field. On the final play, Ridder launched the ball to the end zone on a second Hail Mary attempt that ultimately was picked off by the Falcons.
While the Raiders defense only allowed one touchdown, while recording three sacks and a turnover, they allowed Bijan Robinson to run roughshod for 125 yards.
Ridder, who made his first start with the Raiders in place of an injured Aidan O'Connell, went 23-of-39 for 208 yards, a touchdown and one interception against his former team.
The Silver and Black will now turn their attention to facing the Jacksonville Jaguars on a short week back at home in Allegiant Stadium next Sunday.
View photos from the Raiders' Week 15 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons at Allegiant Stadium.
The Las Vegas Raiders huddle during the regular season home game against the Atlanta Falcons at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Desmond Ridder (10) during the regular season home game against the Atlanta Falcons at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) during the regular season home game against the Atlanta Falcons at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle Kolton Miller (74), quarterback Desmond Ridder (10) and running back Sincere McCormick (28) during the regular season home game against the Atlanta Falcons at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Sincere McCormick (28) during the regular season home game against the Atlanta Falcons at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ameer Abdullah (8) during the regular season home game against the Atlanta Falcons at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ameer Abdullah (8) during the regular season home game against the Atlanta Falcons at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Robert Spillane (41) and defensive tackle Jonah Laulu (96) during the regular season home game against the Atlanta Falcons at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end K'Lavon Chaisson (44) during the regular season home game against the Atlanta Falcons at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Divine Deablo (5) during the regular season home game against the Atlanta Falcons at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Jack Jones (18) and linebacker Divine Deablo (5) during the regular season home game against the Atlanta Falcons at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end K'Lavon Chaisson (44) and defensive tackle Jonah Laulu (96) during the regular season home game against the Atlanta Falcons at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Jonah Laulu (96) and defensive end K'Lavon Chaisson (44) during the regular season home game against the Atlanta Falcons at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Jonah Laulu (96) during the regular season home game against the Atlanta Falcons at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Desmond Ridder (10) during the regular season home game against the Atlanta Falcons at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Jack Jones (18) during the regular season home game against the Atlanta Falcons at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Tyree Wilson (9), linebacker Divine Deablo (5), safety Tre'von Moehrig (7) and defensive lineman Adam Butler (69) during the regular season home game against the Atlanta Falcons at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Sincere McCormick (28) during the regular season home game against the Atlanta Falcons at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Desmond Ridder (10) during the regular season home game against the Atlanta Falcons at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) kicks a 52-yard field goal during the regular season home game against the Atlanta Falcons at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) celebrates after kicking a 52-yard field goal during the regular season home game against the Atlanta Falcons at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Amari Gainer (53) during the regular season home game against the Atlanta Falcons at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Zach Carter (93), defensive lineman Adam Butler (69), defensive tackle Jonah Laulu (96) and linebacker Amari Burney (56) during the regular season home game against the Atlanta Falcons at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Robert Spillane (41), safety Isaiah Pola-Mao (20) and cornerback Decamerion Richardson (25) during the regular season home game against the Atlanta Falcons at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Jonah Laulu (96) during the regular season home game against the Atlanta Falcons at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Robert Spillane (41) during the regular season home game against the Atlanta Falcons at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Divine Deablo (5) during the regular season home game against the Atlanta Falcons at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Jonah Laulu (96) and defensive lineman Adam Butler (69) during the regular season home game against the Atlanta Falcons at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman Adam Butler (69) and defensive tackle Jonah Laulu (96) during the regular season home game against the Atlanta Falcons at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Robert Spillane (41) during the regular season home game against the Atlanta Falcons at Allegiant Stadium.
The Las Vegas Raiders celebrate linebacker Robert Spillane's (41) interception during the regular season home game against the Atlanta Falcons at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Desmond Ridder (10) during the regular season home game against the Atlanta Falcons at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Divine Deablo (5) during the regular season home game against the Atlanta Falcons at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Desmond Ridder (10) during the regular season home game against the Atlanta Falcons at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Alexander Mattison (22) during the regular season home game against the Atlanta Falcons at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders offensive lineman Jordan Meredith (61) and tackle Kolton Miller (74) during the regular season home game against the Atlanta Falcons at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Desmond Ridder (10) during the regular season home game against the Atlanta Falcons at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) during the regular season home game against the Atlanta Falcons at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Jack Jones (18) during the regular season home game against the Atlanta Falcons at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman Adam Butler (69) during the regular season home game against the Atlanta Falcons at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end K'Lavon Chaisson (44) during the regular season home game against the Atlanta Falcons at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman Adam Butler (69) during the regular season home game against the Atlanta Falcons at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) and safety Isaiah Pola-Mao (20) during the regular season home game against the Atlanta Falcons at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Isaiah Pola-Mao (20) and linebacker Robert Spillane (41) during the regular season home game against the Atlanta Falcons at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Alexander Mattison (22) during the regular season home game against the Atlanta Falcons at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end K'Lavon Chaisson (44) during the regular season home game against the Atlanta Falcons at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Amari Burney (56) during the regular season home game against the Atlanta Falcons at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Janarius Robinson (97) during the regular season home game against the Atlanta Falcons at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Jonah Laulu (96) during the regular season home game against the Atlanta Falcons at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer (87) during the regular season home game against the Atlanta Falcons at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Janarius Robinson (97) and linebacker Divine Deablo (5) during the regular season home game against the Atlanta Falcons at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Janarius Robinson (97) and defensive tackle John Jenkins (95) during the regular season home game against the Atlanta Falcons at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) during the regular season home game against the Atlanta Falcons at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Alexander Mattison (22) on the sidelines during the regular season home game against the Atlanta Falcons at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Desmond Ridder (10) during the regular season home game against the Atlanta Falcons at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Desmond Ridder (10) during the regular season home game against the Atlanta Falcons at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) during the regular season home game against the Atlanta Falcons at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle DJ Glaze (71) during the regular season home game against the Atlanta Falcons at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ameer Abdullah (8) makes a 5-yard touchdown catch during the regular season home game against the Atlanta Falcons at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ameer Abdullah (8) dives into the end zone after making a 5-yard touchdown catch during the regular season home game against the Atlanta Falcons at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ameer Abdullah (8) celebrates after making a 5-yard touchdown catch during the regular season home game against the Atlanta Falcons at Allegiant Stadium.
