The Raiders dropped their 2024 home opener to the Carolina Panthers, 36-22.
The Raiders defense looked vastly different than the unit that allowed an average of less than 200 passing yards a game in their first two contests. The Carolina Panthers' decision to start veteran quarterback Andy Dalton paid off as he threw three touchdowns in the first half. Dalton finished the day 26-of-37 for 319 yards plus the three touchdowns, improving his career record to 4-0 as a starter against the Silver and Black.
Gardner Minshew II and the Raiders offense went on a 97-yard drive that culminated with an Alexander Mattison rushing touchdown toward the end of the first quarter. Following the one score, the offense couldn't get much going. The Raiders starting quarterback went 18-for-28 with 214 yards, a touchdown pass to Jakobi Meyers and an interception.
Minshew has passed for 200+ yards and 1+ touchdown in each of his first three games with Las Vegas, tied for the second-longest streak by any Raider through his first three career games with the team (Jeff George, six in 1997).
Aidan O'Connell came in relief late in the fourth quarter, going 9-for-12 for 82 yards and a touchdown pass to Tre Tucker.
Tucker, the second-year receiver from Cincinnati, finished with a career-high seven catches for 96 receiving yards.
Bright spots for the defense were sacks from Christian Wilkins and Robert Spillane, however the Panthers totaled 437 yards of offense.
The Silver and Black (1-2) will look to bounce back in front of their home crowd next Sunday inside Allegiant Stadium against the Cleveland Browns (1-2).
View photos from the Raiders' Week 3 matchup against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White (3) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
The Las Vegas Raiders huddle during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White (3) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew II (15) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole (6) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Tommy Eichenberg (45) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Kana'i Mauga (43), long snapper Jacob Bobenmoyer (50) and wide receiver DJ Turner (19) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Tyree Wilson (9) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Jakorian Bennett (0) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman Adam Butler (69) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
The Las Vegas Raiders huddle during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew II (15) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Alexander Mattison (22) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker (11) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker (11) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White (3) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White (3) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew II (15) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew II (15) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew II (15) and tight end Michael Mayer (87) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) kicks a PAT during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders Head Coach Antonio Pierce during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Tre'von Moehrig (7) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Robert Spillane (41) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Robert Spillane (41) and defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Jack Jones (18) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Alexander Mattison (22) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Charles Snowden (49) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Charles Snowden (49) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Christian Wilkins (94) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders guard Cody Whitehair (65) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole (6) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole (6) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Marcus Epps (1) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Jakorian Bennett (0) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman Adam Butler (69) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs (39), safety Marcus Epps (1) and defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Amari Gainer (53) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Christian Wilkins (94) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver DJ Turner (19) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Tommy Eichenberg (45) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew II (15) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker (11) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Christian Wilkins (94) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Janarius Robinson (97) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) on the sidelines during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew II (15) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ameer Abdullah (8) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ameer Abdullah (8) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew II (15) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle John Jenkins (95) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Robert Spillane (41) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Robert Spillane (41) and cornerback Jack Jones (18) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Isaiah Pola-Mao (20) and linebacker Robert Spillane (41) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Harrison Bryant (84) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ameer Abdullah (8) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew II (15) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Jack Jones (18) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders Head Coach Antonio Pierce on the sidelines during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Janarius Robinson (97) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Christian Wilkins (94) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Luke Masterson (59) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Robert Spillane (41) and safety Marcus Epps (1) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) and linebacker Robert Spillane (41) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders guard Jackson Powers-Johnson (58) on the sidelines during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer (87) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Alexander Mattison (22) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) makes a 13-yard touchdown catch during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) makes a 13-yard touchdown catch during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) celebrates after making a 13-yard touchdown catch during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) celebrates with teammates after making a 13-yard touchdown catch during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) makes a catch for a 2-point conversion during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) celebrates after making a catch for a 2-point conversion during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew II (15) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker (11) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle DJ Glaze (71) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders center Andre James (68) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Alexander Mattison (22) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Luke Masterson (59) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Isaiah Pola-Mao (20) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) and linebacker Luke Masterson (59) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell (12) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell (12) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ameer Abdullah (8) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker (11) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker (11) makes an 8-yard touchdown catch during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker (11) makes an 8-yard touchdown catch during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker (11) celebrates with guard Jackson Powers-Johnson (58) after making an 8-yard touchdown catch during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker (11) celebrates with wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) after making an 8-yard touchdown catch during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker (11) celebrates with wide receiver Davante Adams (17) after making an 8-yard touchdown catch during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) kicks a PAT during the regular season home game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
