Within the span of seven days, the Las Vegas Raiders have been on both sides of the "Any Given Sunday" mantra.
Coming hot off a 26-23 road victory against the Baltimore Ravens, who had the best record in the NFL last season, things cooled down at home against the Carolina Panthers.
The Panthers came into the game with the 32nd ranked offense and 31st ranked defense, but all that went out window at kickoff. The Silver and Black surrendered a season-high 36 points to a Carolina offense rejuvenated by Andy Dalton.
"It was poor. It was not good enough," Antonio Pierce said postgame. "The crowd was ready, I appreciate the crowd and everybody showing up. They did their part and we did not."
"What we thought was going to work didn't work," Pierce added, "and on the grass we didn't execute, nor did we put forth the effort that we did in games past."
The Raiders couldn't get things clicking in any phase of the game, losing the turnover battle and were outgained by over 100 yards of total offense.
A bright spot of the game was second-year receiver Tre Tucker with a career-high seven receptions for 96 yards and a touchdown. He was also involved in the most explosive play of the day for the Raiders offense with a 54-yard grab in the first quarter.
Nevertheless, his emotions following the best statistical day of his young career were blunt: "It sucks."
"We didn't get the win, so in my head, it doesn't matter what individual stats you had at the end of the day if you didn't win," Tucker said. "Last week, I don't know how many yards I had, I know it wasn't a bunch, but we won and I enjoyed it. I enjoy winning far more than I enjoy individual stats."
Maxx Crosby, who finished the day with three tackles and a pass deflection, echoed Pierce and Tucker's sentiments. The veteran edge rusher kept things simple with his viewpoint of how the game went.
"This is the NFL. If you don't play your best, you're not ready to go," Crosby said. "I don't know what to attribute that to, but this is a full roster of guys. So, a lot of us got to look in the mirror. Everybody's got to continue getting better.
"It's not the end of the world but it's a wake up call. You got to better, period. Simple as that."
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.
