Enough was enough for the Raiders offense.
Nothing really went their way in the first half of Sunday's matchup against the Baltimore Ravens. The offense allowed three sacks to the Ravens defense, plus committed a turnover in the second quarter. Momentum in moving the ball down the field was continuously halted, as the team settled for two field goals from Daniel Carlson.
The defense was doing their part, keeping reigning NFL MVP Lamar Jackson and his offense out of the end zone. But at halftime, down 9-6, the offense gathered together in the locker room. A frank discussion of their play set the tone heading back on to field. They knew they had to dig deep down and find ways to complement the other two phases of the game.
"We came in here at halftime and said, 'We can run with these guys,'" tackle Thayer Munford Jr. said postgame. "We can't just bow down to them because they were just in the AFC Championship Game. Our defense was playing their asses off, we had to do something. We came together and said, 'Screw it, let's go.'"
After Robert Spillane picked off Lamar Jackson in the third quarter, the tides truly turned. The Raiders offense scored on four straight possessions which included touchdowns from Alexander Mattison and Davante Adams. Carlson knocked in another two field goals, including one to ultimately win the game, 26-23.
"Congratulations to our offense and our team, but we've still got work to do. ... There's a lot of meat on the bone," Antonio Pierce said. "I'll be honest, we've got to run the ball better. But I do say this, we came out in the second half, especially late in that third quarter, protected the quarterback."
Protecting the quarterback was definitely a decisive factor in helping the team pull off the comeback win. Gardner Minshew II finished the day with 276 passing yards while completing nearly 79 percent of his passes. His ability to extend plays paid dividends down the stretch.
"I didn't play good enough in the first half," Minshew said. "I felt protection was really good in the second half. Then we just had guys on the outside making plays."
"Started getting Tae [Davante Adams] really involved, Brock [Bowers] was balling, Kob [Jakobi Meyers] had a huge catch, Z [Zamir White] had some runs, that's what it can be," Minshew added of the offense's second-half showing. "And that's the challenge, to be consistent with that. I look forward to continuing to build on that momentum. I think everybody feels pretty great about it. There's a ton of tape to clean up, we're going to do that, but I think everybody feels and believes what we can be as an offense."
Minshew's main two targets on the day were Davante Adams and rookie tight end Brock Bowers. They combined for 18 catches and 208 receiving yards, becoming the first duo in franchise history to have at least nine catches and 90 receiving yards a piece in a game.
Adams, who caught the game-tying touchdown, was also one of the players to speak up in the locker room at halftime. According to the star receiver, "we just got tired."
"Just tired of having these games where we put so much on our defense," Adams said. "We talked to one another, not rowdy but I did speak up a little bit and used some voices to get guys going. You could kind of see it in everyone's eyes, a switch flipped and looked like a different team."
"To be able to dig deep and figure it out," Adams added, "means a lot to us."
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Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver DJ Turner (19) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Harrison Bryant (84) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ameer Abdullah (8) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Luke Masterson (59) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Charles Snowden (49) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Robert Spillane (41) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Robert Spillane (41) and defensive tackle Christian Wilkins (94) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Marcus Epps (1) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Janarius Robinson (97) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
The Las Vegas Raiders special teams during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Amari Gainer (53) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ameer Abdullah (8) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew II (15) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew II (15) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders guard Dylan Parham (66) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker (11) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew II (15) and center Andre James (68) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ameer Abdullah (8) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ameer Abdullah (8) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole (6) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) and defensive end Charles Snowden (49) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Marcus Epps (1) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Christian Wilkins (94) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Christian Wilkins (94) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker (11) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker (11) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew II (15) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole (6) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Robert Spillane (41) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders Head Coach Antonio Pierce during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders center Andre James (68) and tackle/guard Andrus Peat (75) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer (87) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew II (15) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle Kolton Miller (74) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) kicks a 53-yard field goal during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman Adam Butler (69), defensive tackle Nesta Jade Silvera (99) and defensive tackle Christian Wilkins (94) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Christian Wilkins (94) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman Adam Butler (69) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Marcus Epps (1) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ameer Abdullah (8) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle/guard Andrus Peat (75) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver DJ Turner (19) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Christian Wilkins (94) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Christian Wilkins (94) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Janarius Robinson (97) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Jakorian Bennett (0) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Marcus Epps (1) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
The Las Vegas Raiders special teams during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Kana'i Mauga (43) and defensive tackle Christian Wilkins (94) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew II (15) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Luke Masterson (59) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Amari Gainer (53) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Divine Deablo (5) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Janarius Robinson (97) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Isaiah Pola-Mao (20) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) on the bench during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders Head Coach Antonio Pierce on the sidelines during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Marcus Epps (1), linebacker Robert Spillane (41) and safety Tre'von Moehrig (7) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Divine Deablo (5) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White (3) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White (3) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Robert Spillane (41) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Robert Spillane (41) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Jack Jones (18) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Robert Spillane (41) and cornerback Jakorian Bennett (0) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Robert Spillane (41) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Robert Spillane (41) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Robert Spillane (41) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) and linebacker Robert Spillane (41) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew II (15) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders center Andre James (68) and guard Cody Whitehair (65) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew II (15) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew II (15) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew II (15) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Alexander Mattison (22) rushes for a 1-yard touchdown during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Alexander Mattison (22) rushes for a 1-yard touchdown during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Alexander Mattison (22) celebrates after rushing for a 1-yard touchdown during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Alexander Mattison (22) celebrates with wide receiver Davante Adams (17) after rushing for a 1-yard touchdown during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Alexander Mattison (22) celebrates with teammates after rushing for a 1-yard touchdown during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Alexander Mattison (22) celebrates with defensive tackle Christian Wilkins (94) after rushing for a 1-yard touchdown during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ameer Abdullah (8) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Luke Masterson (59) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman Adam Butler (69) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman Adam Butler (69) and defensive tackle Christian Wilkins (94) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
The Las Vegas Raiders huddle during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew II (15) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) kicks a 25-yard field goal during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Nesta Jade Silvera (99) and defensive tackle John Jenkins (95) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Jack Jones (18) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) and cornerback Jack Jones (18) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White (3) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White (3) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew II (15) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) makes a 1-yard touchdown catch during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) makes a 1-yard touchdown catch during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) celebrates with teammates after making a 1-yard touchdown catch during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) and defensive tackle Christian Wilkins (94) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Christian Wilkins (94) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Robert Spillane (41) and safety Tre'von Moehrig (7) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White (3) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) kicks a 38-yard field goal during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Christian Wilkins (94) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Kana'i Mauga (43) in the locker room after the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) in the locker room after the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) in the locker room after the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole (6) in the locker room after the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) in the locker room after the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
The Las Vegas Raiders in the locker room after the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders Head Coach Antonio Pierce in the locker room after the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) in the locker room after the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
