The Las Vegas Raiders lost in peculiar fashion to the Los Angles Rams after holding a 13-point lead in the fourth quarter.
The Silver and Black played a tough game down to the wire, doing a lot of good things to stifle the Rams through the first three quarters of play. They ran the ball efficiently with Josh Jacobs, who finished with 99 rushing yards and a touchdown.
On the defensive side of the ball, they made things difficult for Rams quarterback Baker Mayfield in the pocket – sacking him four times.
However, after Daniel Carlson made a 36-yard field goal with 12:20 left to go in regulation, the Raiders became stagnant as the game neared the end.
The Rams reeled off 14 unanswered points in their last two drives of the game. The two touchdowns came by meticulously driving the ball down the field for a one-yard Cam Akers touchdown rush followed by a 98-yard drive that resulted in Baker Mayfield connecting with Van Jefferson for a 23-yard touchdown to put the Rams up, 17-16, with 10 seconds left.
"It's 60 minutes. Everybody will point to the last play or the last four plays or the last drive, what have you, but there's plays in every quarter that could have helped us extend the lead," Head Coach Josh McDaniels said postgame. "There are things we could have done in all three phases that would've put us further ahead in games. There's a lot of things that go into a result in the National Football League. … These are hard lessons to learn, they are."
"This is the National Football League. If you let them hang around long enough, it comes down to one possession, a couple plays and who makes them," McDaniels added. "This isn't an offense, defense or special teams thing. It's a team thing. We've got to be able to extend a lead if we have one and keep competing."
Derek Carr played with much success in the first half, completing nearly 70 percent of his passes to help the Raiders gain a 10-point lead going into halftime. In the second half, Carr went 2-of-7 for 11 passing yards and an interception. After going for 71 yards on three catches in the first half, the NFL's touchdown catch leaderDavante Adams was held to no receptions in the second half.
"For me, it didn't feel out of place. Something didn't feel off or anything like that," Carr said of the way the game played out. "It felt like we had good control of what we wanted to do. I really think it just comes down to the execution of the plays. Some of the stuff that hurt us in the past games, that's just what it came down to at the end."
The Raiders' three-game winning streak is in the rearview, as they digest Thursday's loss and shift to preparing for a home matchup against the New England Patriots. It also gives their head coach an opportunity to show his team how to move on and keep playing hard in adversity.
"Obviously, we don't have much margin for error now," said McDaniels. "We'll go back to work and try to fix some of the things that we didn't do right."
View photos from the Raiders' Week 14 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders guard Dylan Parham (66) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ameer Abdullah (22) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White (35) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ameer Abdullah (22) rushes for a 1-yard touchdown during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Matthias Farley (41) and running back Brittain Brown (38) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Denzel Perryman (52) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Clelin Ferrell (99) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Tre'von Moehrig (25) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman Jerry Tillery (90) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Clelin Ferrell (99) and defensive lineman Jerry Tillery (90) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) and safety Duron Harmon (30) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Mack Hollins (10) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Mack Hollins (10) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle Kolton Miller (74) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders fullback Jakob Johnson (45) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders fullback Jakob Johnson (45) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole (6) and quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Duron Harmon (30) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Mack Hollins (10) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Mack Hollins (10) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver DJ Turner (19) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) is congratulated by teammates after kicking a 31-yard field goal during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) is congratulated by quarterback Derek Carr (4) after kicking a 31-yard field goal during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Bilal Nichols (91), defensive end Chandler Jones (55) and defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Tre'von Moehrig (25) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Tre'von Moehrig (25) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Sidney Jones IV (31) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Sam Webb (27) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Chandler Jones (55) celebrates after recovering a fumble during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders guard John Simpson (76) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman Jerry Tillery (90) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Mack Hollins (10) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Sam Webb (27) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Chandler Jones (55) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders fullback Jakob Johnson (45) on the sidelines during the Las Vegas Raiders regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders offensive lineman Jermaine Eluemunor (72) on the sidelines during the Las Vegas Raiders regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Bilal Nichols (91) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Bilal Nichols (91) and defensive end Clelin Ferrell (99) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Matthias Farley (41) and safety Tre'von Moehrig (25) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Denzel Perryman (52) and cornerback Tyler Hall (37) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Matthew Butler (94) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Sam Webb (27) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Roderic Teamer (33) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman Neil Farrell Jr. (92) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman Jerry Tillery (90) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Denzel Perryman (52) and safety Isaiah Pola-Mao (20) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Isaiah Pola-Mao (20) and safety Roderic Teamer (33) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Duron Harmon (30) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman Jerry Tillery (90) and defensive end Clelin Ferrell (99) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders Head Coach Josh McDaniels on the sidelines during the Las Vegas Raiders regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) lines up to kick a 36-yard field goal during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) and tight end Foster Moreau (87) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Kyle Peko (93) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Chandler Jones (55) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Denzel Perryman (52) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Luke Masterson (59) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Jacob Hollister (88), running back Ameer Abdullah (22), long snapper Trent Sieg (47) and wide receiver Mack Hollins (10) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole (6) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman Jerry Tillery (90) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) and defensive end Chandler Jones (55) during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
